The Good American, The Epic Life of Bob Gersony, the U.S. Government's Greatest Humanitarian

The Good American, The Epic Life of Bob Gersony, the U.S. Government's Greatest Humanitarian
Authors
Robert D. Kaplan
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Date
2021-01-26
Size
27.12 MB
Lang
en
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FromtheNew York Times bestselling author ofTheRevenge of Geography comes a sweeping yet intimate story ofthemost influential humanitarian youve never heard ofBob Gersony, who spent four decades in crisis zones aroundtheworld.This graceful study of a courageous and humble man reminds us that history can be made, and lives can be saved, by diplomats who know how to reconcile the good with the possible.Timothy Snyder, author ofThe Road to UnfreedomandOn TyrannyIn his long career as an acclaimed journalist coveringthehot moments oftheCold War and its aftermath, bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan often found himself crossing paths with Bob Gersony, a consultant fortheU.S. State Department whose quiet dedication and consequential work made a deep impression on...