The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act Read Free

and find it a home. Fortunately, that home was with Peter Ginna and the people at Bloomsbury Press, who helped turn my awkward manuscript into what I hope is a compelling narrative.
    I would be remiss if I did not thank all of my coworkers at the New York Times op-ed department, who provided me with encouragement and inspiration.
    Finally, to my family—Talia, Elliot, Joanna, Mom, Dad, Michael, and the rest: thanks for being there, and for putting up with me for all these years, and not just the ones when I was writing this book.

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