Worthy of becoming a novel. Many Louisianans populate the story, and Tom Weiner Long, an unlikely mix of self-interest and altruism, led a life of scheming and intrigue His past, the author sought hundreds of personal histories from family, friends, andĪcquaintances. They form the structure of an intimate biography, the kind to savor. History. -This text refers to the edition.įrom Finding insufficient material about politician Huey Long to adequately capture Work describes the life of one of the most extraordinary figures in American political (2003, Pelican Publishing Co.From the Inside Flap Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, this It is an excellentĬhoice for young children. Gives a meaningful lesson in the value of helping others. Filled with big, beautiful illustrations that aid in the A wonderful children's book about the man who changed Louisiana for The important story of the silent masses whose only voice was Huey Long. Poll tax system, and the temptations faced by non-salaried legislators. Included are interesting details such as the intricacies of the Neither a colleague nor an acquaintance of Huey's, Walker gives an intimateĪccount of the common man's predicament, and what Huey Long meant to his rural Walker is aĬaptivating look at Huey Long from the viewpoint of a "grass roots" supporter. Reminiscences and Recollections of Huey P. It provides valuable insight into Louisiana's most powerful and enigmaticĪvailable from the Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame, Winnfield, Louisiana, 31 or 1-87, or contact by. Little Hu: The Boy Who Planned To Be Governor of Louisiana, by Sue Eakin.Īn inside look at Huey Long's formative years, including accounts from his bestįriend, Harley Bozeman, and the Winn Parish newspaper. The fascinating andĮnlightening story of Huey Long's life as only he could tell it. 1969,Įvery Man A King, the autobiography of Huey Long. (1981, Vintage Books Edition, a division of Random House, New York. It is the preeminent authority on Huey Long. National Book Award winner in History and Biography.įourteen years of exhaustive research, including 295 primary source recorded interviews, went into the writing of this encyclopedic, yet enjoyable volume. The emotions seem fresh, evenįifty years after Huey's death.
Sorry he lived, and the poor are sorry he died. The feelings of old timers who lived during Huey Long's reign. Along with his life story, this poignantįilm reveals the polarization of Louisiana over Huey Long.
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Huey Long has been the subject of more than 70 books, countless articles, and a documentary film.
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