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“Do not. Confuse me. With. The facts. I tell the truth.”
―Jimmy Breslin
The first-ever biography of America’s greatest crime reporter
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Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling Richard Esposito's newly released biography—and the first ever—about Jimmy Breslin examines the life and career of the legendary American journalist and author, bringing his story to a wider audience.
In a career that spanned decades, Breslin was at the forefront of many major New York news stories including “Son of Sam” and Bernard Goetz. But Richard Esposito's biography is not merely a recounting of events; it is a penetrating exploration of Breslin's character, passions, and the environment that shaped his writing. Beginning with Breslin’s humble beginnings in a blue-collar neighborhood in Queens, New York,…
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