KEITH O'BRIEN Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This gripping narrative nonfiction explores the remarkable journey of one of America’s most iconic and controversial figures—baseball legend Pete Rose—while also providing a cultural history of baseball and America in the latter half of the twentieth century. Pete Rose, known for amassing the most hits in baseball history, embodies the American dream as a working-class white guy from Cincinnati. However, his image transformed dramatically in the 1980s when he became embroiled in the biggest scandal in baseball history, facing public disgrace for betting on the game and lying about it. This scandal not only devastated Rose but also changed the landscape of Cincinnati and the sport itself. The author draws on firsthand interviews with Pete, his associates, and investigators, along with FBI and court records, to reveal the full saga of Rose's rise and fall. This account presents a unique perspective on a man once celebrated as America’s “great white hope.” More than just a sports biography, it serves as a profound cultural history, illustrating how while Pete Rose remained unchanged, America and baseball underwent significant transformations. This narrative captures the essence of that evolution and the tragedy of a fallen hero.

From a New York Times best-selling journalist comes the hidden story of a group of mothers who uncovered the deadly secret of Love Canal, exposing one of America's most devastating environmental disasters. In the winter of 1977, Lois Gibbs, Luella Kenny, and Barbara Quimby believed they had found their American dream in the picturesque community of Love Canal, near Niagara Falls. However, record snowfalls and spring rains revealed a troubling reality: a pungent, synthetic odor filled their homes, signaling the presence of harmful chemicals. As their children began to fall ill, these mothers embarked on a quest for answers. In this gripping narrative, Keith O'Brien reveals how they discovered that their neighborhood sat atop a toxic waste dump operated by Hooker Chemical, which had been concealing its hazardous practices for years. O'Brien weaves together the untold stories of Hooker Chemical's deception, the efforts of local journalists and scientists who sought to help, and the city officials who failed to act. Ultimately, it is the courageous actions of these women that stand out, as they confronted corporate and governmental indifference, ultimately triumphing against overwhelming odds. Their relentless fight not only captured the American imagination but also laid the groundwork for the modern environmental movement.

The untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high- stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930sand won