Anthony Summers Books

We thought we knew the story well: On December 7, 1941, 2,403 Americans died when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, devastating the nation and precipitating entry into World War II. In the aftermath, Admiral Husband Kimmel, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, was relieved of command, accused of dereliction of duty, and publicly disgraced. The fact was, however, that-through sheer inefficiency-the top brass in Washington had failed to provide Kimmel with vital intelligence. Then, in the name of protecting the biggest U.S. intelligence secret of the day, they and top officials allowed the Admiral and the Army commander in Hawaii to be made scapegoats for the catastrophe. The Admiral fought to clear his name for the rest of his long life. After Kimmel's death his sons-both Navy veterans-continued the fight. Both houses of Congress approved the posthumous restoration of the Admiral's four-star rank, only to be blocked by the Navy bureaucracy. Today Kimmel's grandchildren maintain the struggle-for them, it is a matter of honor. In this conversation-changing book, Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan go far beyond the fall and fight-back of one man. They unravel the many apparent mysteries of Pearl Harbor, clear President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the charge that he knew the attack was coming, and uncover duplicity and betrayal in high places in Washington. The authors, Pulitzer Prize finalists for their revelatory book on 9/11, The Eleventh Day, have conducted extraordinary research, with unrivaled access to documents, diaries, and letters. A Matter of Honor is a heartbreaking human story of politics and war-and epic history

A compelling narrative that explores profound themes of identity, culture, and resilience, this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize delves into the intricacies of human experience. The story is enriched by vivid characters who navigate personal and societal challenges, offering a poignant reflection on the world around them. Through its eloquent prose and thought-provoking insights, the book invites readers to engage deeply with its exploration of the human condition.

"Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan have written the definitive account of 9/11. The shockwaves of the September 11, 2001 attacks in America reverberate to this day. Though Osama Bin Laden has been killed, questions remain. What exactly happened? Could 9/11 have been prevented? How and why did so much acrimony and misinformation arise from the ashes of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a quiet field in Pennsylvania? And what has yet to be revealed? The Eleventh Day, written with access to thousands of recently released official documents, is updated for this edition and reports on a development which the former chairman of Congress' 9/11 probe describes as the most important in years ."

The most definitive book yet written on the assassination of JFK, published for the fiftieth anniversary.

The defining book on the Profumo scandal. Updated and republished to coincide with the opening of the major new Andrew Lloyd Weber musical: Stephen Ward.

An exposé of the public and the private side of former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover

MARILYN MONROE. HER ROLLAR-COASTER LIFE. HER DECEPTION - SHROUDED DEATH. HER DIVIDED SECRET LIFE. HER LEGION OF LOVERS. HER INTIMACIES WITH JFK AND BOBBY KENNEDY. HER MAFIA CONNECTIONS. This is the one book that tells the whole naked, deeply moving truth about the all -too-beautiful talented, and tormented woman who played a role in public and in private that was too much for flesh and spirit to survive.

For nearly fifty years, J Edgar Hoover held great power in the United States. The creator of the FBI and its Director until his death, he played a role in nearly every major tragedy and scandal in America during the twentieth century. This title explodes the myths, and exposes the dark secrets that remained hidden throughout Hoover's lifetime.

'To hell with the calendar,' a music critic wrote before his death in 1998, 'The day Frank Sinatra dies, the twentieth century is over.'There have been many books about Sinatra, but the last comprehensive biography was Kitty Kelly's HIS WAY, published in 1986.

The book delves into Frank Sinatra's life, exploring his New Jersey upbringing, his intense romance with Ava Gardner, and his controversial connections to the Mafia. It paints a vivid portrait of the iconic singer's personal and professional journey, highlighting the complexities of his relationships and the impact of his environment on his career.