Thomas Gallagher was a widely published journalist and author of eight books whose work earned a National Book Award nomination and an Edgar Allan Poe Award for nonfiction.
This book examines the presidency's relationship with television entertainment, particularly late night comic talk shows. It covers presidential campaigns and administrations from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative details a daring commando raid aimed at sabotaging a Nazi heavy water plant in occupied Norway, crucial for their atomic bomb program. A team of Norwegian exiles, trained in Britain, embarks on a perilous mission, showcasing bravery and strategic planning. Drawing from interviews with the commandos, the author vividly recounts Operation Gunnerside, paralleling the intrigue of classic wartime tales and inspiring the film The Heroes of Telemark.