In their book, Kantor and Twohey chronicle the investigative reporting behind their New York Times coverage of Harvey Weinstein, that ended his career and catalyzed the #MeToo sexual abuse and sexual harassment movement. The reporters won a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage.
It's a classic vs. a newcomer in the Book Bracket's final face-off
Two books that illustrate how tenacious journalism can bring about justice and ignite change will face off in the final round of the 2020 Book Bracket.
“All The President’s Men,” by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and “She Said,” by Jodi Kantor and Meghan Twohey, are the two finalists in the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s inaugural Book Bracket. Voters narrowed the original pool of 64 titles submitted as readers’ favorite journalism books. The winner will be announced Tuesday.
Vote by midnight Monday to choose the champion.
“She Said,” by Jodi Kantor and Meghan Twohey
All the President's Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
Journalism school favorite “All The President’s Men” details Woodward and Bernstein’s investigation into the 1972 break-in at the Watergate Office Building and discovery of a deep-seated scandal in the Nixon administration. Their work led to numerous government investigations and Nixon’s eventual resignation. The Washington Post’s coverage earned a Pulitzer Prize.