935 Lies, Charles Lewis
935 Lies, Charles Lewis
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935 Lies
The Future of Truth and the Decline of Americas Moral Integrity

Author: Charles Lewis

Narrator: Don Lee

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2014


Synopsis

Facts are and must be the coin of the realm in a democracy. Unfortunately, for citizens in the United States and throughout the world, distinguishing between fact and fiction—always a formidable challenge—is now more difficult than ever, as a constant stream of questionable information pours into media outlets.

In 935 Lies, Charles Lewis reminds us of the history of public dishonesty in the United States, from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s cover-up of the real motives behind the Vietnam War, to George W. Bush’s public rationales for military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how courageous investigative journalists stood up to power to bring truth to light. He then explores the implications for today: what are the root causes and consequences of this kind of mass deception?

Lewis argues forcefully that while data points and factoids abound, it is much harder to get to the whole truth of complex issues in time for that truth to guide citizens, voters, and decision-makers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve on July 26, 2014

I'm not done with the book yet, but so far, I love it. Lewis' perspective on investigative journalism and its importance in the civic life of Americans is thrilling to my soul. It's been a LONG time since we've been able to trust what federal government leaders tell us. If nothing else, 935 Lies is a......more

Goodreads review by Linda on July 31, 2014

Finally got back to finishing this book and came away with a view of a very scholarly book; well researched. My favorite quote - page 152 HB: "The Koch brothers and the organizations they run have joined the tobacco companies, the chemical industry, and many other industry front groups in mastering t......more

Goodreads review by Ian on October 10, 2015

Well-researched, but there was really little in here that was earth-shattering as a journalism and history buff. What also perturbed me was the misleading title; it seems as though something more appropriate could have been chosen. The moral integrity of everyday Americans is not being questioned in......more