"The Greatest Story Ever Sold"

Craig Crawford reviews Frank Rich's new book, The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of
Truth from 9/11 to Katrina, in today's New York Times. I won't spoil it for you, but here's a clippet:

"Still, Mr. Rich ends his book by urging Americans to reject the pervasive
culture of blurred lines between truth and fiction, or to risk being 'exploited
by another master manipulator from either political party.' If the public does
not heed Mr. Rich’s warnings, perhaps the news media will answer his call for
coverage that more aggressively separates fiction from reality as a step toward
a more truthful civic life." Read the whole review (login required).

Mr. Rich will get his chat on at an appearance rescheduled from last season at John Hancock Hall on October 22.