The Secret Man The Story of Watergate&39s Deep Throat [Paperback]

The mysterious source who helped Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein break open the Watergate scandal in 1972 remained hidden for thirty-three years. InThe Secret Man, Woodward tells the story of his long, complex relationship with W. Mark Felt, the enigmatic former No. 2 man in the FBI who helped end the presidency of Richard Nixon.The Secret Manbrings to a close one of the last chapters of Watergate. Provocative. . . . Reaffirms the vital role that confidential sources play in keeping the public informed. --The New York Times The Secret Manis one of the best [of the Watergate books] at illuminating the backstage battle to bring President Nixon's team to account. . . . Eye-opening. --The Boston Globe The best short discussion of the distinction -- between the reporter as private eye and the reporter as stenographer -- that has ever been published. The chapter on the protection of sources is a passage that one hopes will be taught in schools. --The New York Times Book Review Long live the use of confidential news sources. . . . An inside look at the give-and-take involved in the often-dicey relationships between journalists and their sources. --Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A filling-in of many of the final blanks left in the most explosive political/journalism story ever. --Lincoln Journal Star A provocative, even stirring contribution. --Baltimore Sun