Representative for louisianas 7th congressional district from 1965 to 1972 and as the 50th governor of louisiana for four terms 19721980, 19841988 and 19921996, twice as many elected terms as any other louisiana chief executive. The authorized biography of edwin edwards to be released. Edwin edwards governor of louisiana leo honeycutt on. The beginning is actually quite good and the book covers quite a lot of nonewerelated. Twenty thousand sold within two weeks across louisiana. Edward edson lee september 2, 1884 september 28, 1944, who wrote under the pen name of leo edwards, was a popular childrens literature author in the 1920s and 1930s. The book was written by journalist leo honeycutt, who provides both the forward, written by the late former governor dave treen, and a preface on the website. Edwin edwards governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt, isbn 0578041472, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Great read about a controversial louisiana politician. His suave and quick intelligence made him appealing to the powers that be. I started reading edwin edwards book by leo honeycutt. Smashwords about leo honeycutt, author of edwin edwards. Click on this books subject categories to see related titles.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Its a compelling story by award winning author leo honeycutt, which outlines how. Governor of louisiana, an authorized biography by leo honeycutt was published in december 2009, becoming an instant bestseller with 10,000 sold in the first three days mostly in baton rouge. Thursday at the ouachita valley branch at 601 mcmillan road in west. Edwin edwards is the winner of the louisiana literary award and louisiana. I learned that the man may have been liberal compared to southern politicians of the 1970s, but he would have been totally unwelcome by todays radical left because he espoused many views coopted. The more edwin had fun, the more he was targeted, said leo honeycutt, his biographer, in a video overview of edwards life. Governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt available from rakuten kobo. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Dec 10, 2009 leo honeycutt interview about his edwin edwards authorized biography book edwin edwards governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt this morning in the 10. See all books authored by leo honeycutt, including over the edge, and edwin edwards. Ive been interested in reading up on some recent louisiana history and the leo honeycutt biography caught my eye. He told how he was persuaded to write an authorized biography and. After five years of exhaustive research and facetoface interviews with edwards, edwin edwards. Strategic media alliances for louisiana companies who reach beyond the state. Leo honeycutt, the author of edwin edwards, the authorized biography, ordered 10,000 copies of the book. I never really considered it was going to be such a best seller, i really didnt, honeycutt said. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Nov 14, 2015 the ouachita parish public library will host author, reporter, and awardwinning television journalist leo honeycutt at 2 p. Edwin washington edwards born august 7, 1927 is an american politician and member of the.
While i agree edwin was an incredibly gifted and successful politician, he was terrible for louisiana and we are all paying for it now. Jan 31, 2020 louisiana literary award winner, leo honeycutt calls in to discuss his career and work with former governor of louisiana edwin edwards on his official biogra. Edwin edwards new biography gives politician the last. I started reading edwin edwards book by leo honeycutt while.
Edwin edwards governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt, isbn. In his defense of those clients edwin edwards, charles evers, and curtis. Honeycutt s first book, the novel over the edge, is based in part on barry seal and many others covered by journalist honeycutt who used louisiana for trafficking. Governor of louisiana, the new authorized biography of the former governor published by jim browns lisburn press. The much anticipated new publication of the authorized biography of l. In may 2015 in new york, nice guy won the axiom business book award as one.
Certainly, this is the most thoughtprovoking biography of edwin edwards. Bill into a law career in crowley, and who starred in a modern louisiana version of a. At the very least, it calls into question the vast power of us attorneys in the federal criminal justice. Honeycutts book reveals edwards to be funny, brash, arrogant, quickwitted, but, above all, fiercely and fearlessly dedicated, even at his own peril. Leo honeycutts edwin edwards the book features extensive interviews of edwin edwards made while he was in prison. I lived the first 29 years of my life in louisiana, and edwin edwards was governor of bayou state for the majority of my first 19 years. Short overview of the governors life by the biographer and the publisher of the definitive book about edwin edwards. Edwin edwards said hes pretty sure he never would have run for office if the political environment then was like it is. For history buffs, political insiders and outsiders, and collectors, this book has become both the hottest bestseller in modern. Edwards biography author leo honeycutt said a coffee table book. The controversy and the facts profiled more times by 60 minutes than any other governor in history, edwin edwards did not run from. Publisher of edwin edwards, governor of louisiana, an authorized biography by leo honeycutt, winner of the louisiana literary award and louisiana history preservation award for comprehensive. Written by awardwinning broadcast journalist, filmmaker and novelist leo honeycutt, edwin edwards.
Edwin edwards governor of louisiana hardcover 2009. The authorized biography of edwin edwards to be released on. His edwardss wit was certainly unmatched and no one knows that better than i do. Honeycutt said one of the goals of his book was to get to the truth, and said first that his years of research showed edwards was the best administrator louisiana has ever had, short of huey long. Leo honeycutt books list of books by author leo honeycutt. Over the holidays, i finished reading leo honeycutts tome edwin edwards. Edwin edwards because the book is a biography of edwards, it is also, by nature, a chronicle of contemporary louisiana history, and in my opinion, it is the finest and most compelling book of its kind. Governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Edwin edwards and leo honeycutt, author of edwards biography book signing he graduated from marksville high school in 1944 and from lsu law school with an llblater converted to a doctor of lawsin january of 1949. How does 92yearold edwin edwards view politics today. I knew about the womanizing, the gambling, the trials for the nursing home fraud, then his conviction for racketeering in selling casino licenses, but i didnt know exactly what made this man tick. Over a twoyear period, gerry lane distilled sixty years of toil into this book. Author leo honeycutt has painstakingly recreated the edwards years and especially his 2000 trial. Edwin edwards governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt. Governor of louisiana a book by leo honeycutt page 18. Honeycutt clears the air with facts, only to expose what really changed louisiana and is changing america. Buy edwin edwards governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt isbn.
Governor of louisiana, an authorized biography by leo. Leo honeycutt s edwin edwards the book features extensive interviews of edwin edwards made while he was in prison. Given the rate at which this book was selling before it was even printed, i caution most readers to stop. Winner of the louisiana literary award and the louisiana history preservation award.
Governor of louisiana the much anticipated new publication of the authorized biography of louisianas controversial former governor edwin edwards has been published by the lisburn press, and is now available for purchase. He thought that number would be enough to last stores for about four months. Knoe 8 news its a face many of you may remember, former knoe reporter leo honeycutt. Governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt in epub, rtf, txt download e book. Was edwards guilty of corruption or merely arrogance. After reading leo honeycutt s tome, i now have a fair, balanced and accurate picture of edwin washington edwards, a man who defies easy explanation. Governor of louisiana is an engrossing account of the life and times and trials of edwin washington edwards, a poor boy from marksville who turned the g.
Author of edwin edwards, governor of louisiana, an authorized biography by leo honeycutt and over the edge a novel. The author seemed to do a fairly objective job with this book. He told how he was persuaded to write an authorized biography and how he did his research. I attended the monthly meeting of the northeast louisiana genealogical and historical society in monroe today. Go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. Edwin edwards governor of louisiana by leo honeycutt isbn. Because the book is a biography of edwards, it is also, by nature, a chronicle of contemporary louisiana history, and in my opinion, it is the finest and. An adept, confident and consummate politician, former gov. Leo honeycutt branded a crook, profiled three times by 60 minutes, slammed in east coast newspapers, edwards embraced a maverick, gambling, womanizing reputation with comedic relish. Jim brown, leo honeycutt interview highlightsinterview. John maginnis 1984 book, the last hayride, chronicles this colorful but lopsided campaign.
Edwin edwards new biography gives politician the last word. The authorized biography of louisiana governor edwin edwards, by leo honeycutt. Edwin edwards and leo honeycutt, author of edwards. The much anticipated new publication of the authorized biography of louisianas controversial former governor edwin edwa. The book was written by journalist leo honeycutt, who provides both the forward, written by the late former governor dave treen, and a preface on the website an excerpt from governor treens forward. In tapping onetime reporter and louisiana native, leo honeycutt, to write his authorized biography, edwin edwards doomed an otherwise intriguing story to a near laughable if not at times painful book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Leo honeycutt is an awardwinning television journalist of 28 years whose credits. Leo honeycutts authorized biography of edwin edwards. Look for a new book out before christmas next year chronicling former gov. Governor of louisiana, an authorized biography by leo honeycutt was published in december 2009, becoming one of louisianas bestselling books of all time. Over the holidays, i finished reading leo honeycutt s tome edwin edwards. Sure, its an authorized biography, which means youll probably be inclined to root for edwards, the protagonist, even if you know that edwards as inmate is a foregone conclusion. Edwin edwards, authorized biography by leo honeycutt.
Leo honeycutts authorized biography of edwin edwards cenlamar. Edwards has been collaborating again with author leo honeycutt, who wrote the 2009 authorized biography edwin edwards. Apr 11, 2010 ive been interested in reading up on some recent louisiana history and the leo honeycutt biography caught my eye. Five years in the making by former broadcast journalist leo honeycutt iii, edwin edwards. A shocking story of how the boy next door gets caught in a deadly web. His roots in avoylles parish were grounding, making him appealing to the poor. Edwards biography author leo honeycutt said a coffee table book is in the works. His edwards s wit was certainly unmatched and no one knows that better than i do. Leo honeycutt gave a very informative and entertaining talk about his book on the life of edwin edwards.
Edwin washington edwards born august 7, 1927 is an american politician and member of the democratic party who served as the u. Jul 07, 2011 edwin edwards, authorized biography by leo honeycutt. Dec 08, 2014 look for a new book out before christmas next year chronicling former gov. The authorized biography of louisiana governor edwin edwards, by leo. Some may also say that edwin edwards was simply too smart for his own good, that his hubris prevented him from fully appreciating the intensity of his opposition. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Nov 28, 2014 honeycutt reluctantly agreed to meet formergovernor edwin edwards, and the book became a best seller. Dec, 2009 five years in the making by former broadcast journalist leo honeycutt iii, edwin edwards. Show with jim brown discussing new book about why america loses every war it starts. For his part, edwin edwards has always leaned in to his racy image. Leo honeycutt hostexecutive producer louisiana film.
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