David Talbot is recognized for his incisive journalistic style, focusing on uncovering hidden narratives and exploring less-traveled historical paths. As the founder and former editor-in-chief of the pioneering online magazine Salon, he gained acclaim for his rigorous approach to investigative journalism. His subsequent work delves into compelling subjects such as the Kennedy assassination, examining the lesser-known dimensions of American history. Talbot's writing is lauded for its depth and ability to compellingly narrate complex events.
The book explores the pervasive impact of screen time on individuals, highlighting the risks associated with excessive use of phones and digital devices. It delves into how constant exposure to screens can diminish attention span, hinder productivity, impair memory, and negatively affect mental health. The concept of becoming a "glowface" symbolizes the potential addiction to screens, prompting readers to reflect on their own habits and the consequences of their digital engagement.
"The political landscape of the 1960s and 1970s was perhaps one of the most tumultuous in this country's history, shaped by the fight for civil rights, women's liberation, Black power, and the end to the Vietnam War. In many ways, this second American revolution was a belated fulfillment of the betrayed promises of the first, striving to extend the full protections of the Bill of Rights to non-white, non-male, non-elite Americans excluded by the nation's founders. Based on exclusive interviews, original documents, and archival research, By the Light of Burning Dreams explores critical moments in the lives of a diverse cast of iconoclastic leaders of the twentieth century radical movement: Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers; Heather Booth and the Jane Collective, the first underground feminist abortion clinic; Vietnam War peace activists Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda; Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers; Craig Rodwell and the Gay Pride movement; Dennis Banks, Madonna Thunder Hawk, Russell Means and the warriors of Wounded Knee; and John Lennon and Yoko Ono's politics of stardom. Margaret and David Talbot reveal the epiphanies that galvanized these modern revolutionaries and created unexpected connections and alliances between individual movements and across race, class, and gender divides"--Publisher's website
Acclaimed writer, bestselling author, and founder of Salon magazine, David Talbot has brought us masterful and explosive headline-breaking stories for over 25 years with books like the New York Times bestsellers Brothers , The Devil's Chessboard , and nationally recognized Season of the Witch . Now for the first time, journalist and historian David Talbot turns inward in this intimate journey through the life-changing year following his stroke, a year that turned his life upside down, and ultimately, saved him.• A portrait of how a health crisis can truly shift one's perspective on life and purpose• Includes insider stories on the wild early days of Internet journalism, tech culture, and Hollywood• Powerful storytelling of the physical, emotional, and psychological impact a stroke has had on the author's identityFans of My Stroke of Insight , The Devil's Chessboard and Season of the Witch will love this book.This book is perfect • Fans of David Talbot• Anyone dealing with or recovering from health issues (particularly stroke or brain injury) and looking for insight and inspiration• Gen Xers and baby boomers who understand their risk for stroke• Entrepreneurs scared of burnout
The story of significant events in the life of Ethiopia under Emperor Haile Selassie I, covering the first 25 years of his reign. Written by a dignitary who worked for His Imperial Majesty, this unique biography delves into all aspects of the Ethiopian Empire providing rarely disclosed information about the administration of Haile Selassie I.
The collection reflects over sixty years of poetic expression, serving as a personal diary for the author. It explores a diverse array of feelings and thoughts, offering insights into the human experience. The poems aim to resonate with a wide audience, inviting readers to find their own meanings and connections. Through the act of writing and reflection, the author emphasizes the transformative power of poetry, hoping that readers will gain enjoyment and understanding from the verses.
Based on explosive new evidence, bestselling author David Talbot tells America's greatest untold story: the United States' rise to world dominance under the guile of Allen Welsh Dulles, the longest-serving director of the CIA. America's rise to world dominance under the guile of the CIA's longest-serving director, Allen Dulles, is its greatest untold story. Acting beyond the law, Dulles manipulated presidents, protected German war criminals and colluded with Mafiosi, all in pursuit of his interests and those of his friends. As David Talbot's shocking new evidence reveals, Dulles' tactics at home and abroad would include the fixing of assassinations, and even culminate in the death of his political enemy, John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. This disturbing expose of American power is a gripping story of the rise of the national security state - and the battle for America's soul.
"In a kaleidoscopic narrative ... bestselling author David Talbot tells the gripping story of San Francisco in the turbulent years between 1967 and 1982--and of the extraordinary men and women who led to the city's ultimate rebirth and triumph."--P. [4] of cover.