American Scoundrel by Kai Bird

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AMERICAN SCOUNDREL
Kai Bird

Genre: Biography • History • American Politics
Age: Adult — 18+

The astonishing true story of Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers.

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Kai Bird delivers a compelling portrait of Daniel Ellsberg, the brilliant military analyst who became one of the most consequential whistleblowers in American history. American Scoundrel explores Ellsberg’s transformation from Cold War insider to outspoken critic of the Vietnam War and his decision to leak the Pentagon Papers—a revelation that exposed decades of government deception.

Richly researched and deeply engaging, this is a fascinating account of power, conscience, secrecy, and one man’s decision to challenge the U.S. government.