Critical Praise

"Cooke . . . gives an excellent, incisive commentary on how freedom of the press in the U.S., from the time of the 13 colonies on, has played out in times of war. . . . A timely study, Cooke's history presents the fifth estate in all its conflicted glory."

—Publishers Weekly

“The son of famed expat journalist Alistair Cooke doffs his historical-novelist garb . . . to offer well-placed insights on the press in wartime. . . . A worthy and readable piece, especially for journalism students and those who want to be better, more critical consumers of the news.”

—Kirkus Reviews