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Mostly on the Edge: An Autobiography
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Karl Hess
He left school at fifteen to work as a reporter and wound up, just a few years later, as associate editor at Newsweek. He helped William F. Buckley Jr. found the National Review, worked closely with Joseph McCarthy, and became chief speechwriter for Barry Goldwater.
But true to a conscience that caused him to question the claims and authority of others, Hess eventually reje ...more
But true to a conscience that caused him to question the claims and authority of others, Hess eventually reje ...more
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Absolutely amazing. His life is an inspiration to me. I really enjoyed his writing style as well as the content of the book. Such a diverse and interesting life he led and I wish more libertarians were familiar with his work. It has given me a new respect for "beltway libertarians" as well as new inspiration to pursue my own desires and live my life as I choose.
Great, but incomplete biography of one of the most pivotal figures of the early libertarian movement. Karl Hess was an amazingly self-aware person who was willing to explore his role in the Old Right, New Left, and libertarian movements.
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