""This is a book about far more than twins: it is about what twins can tell us about ourselves.""--The New York Times
""With plenty of amazing stories about the similarities and differences of twins, Wright respectfully shows, too, how their special circumstance in life challenges our notions of individuality. A truly fascinating but sometimes spooky (Mengele's experiments with twins at Auschwitz figure among Wright's examples) study.""--American Library...
In this fascinating work of historical fiction, Pulitzer Prize -- winning author Lawrence Wright captures all the gripping drama and black humor of Panama during the final, nerve-racking days of its legendary dictator, Manuel Antonio Noriega. It is Christmas 1989, and Tony Noriega's demons are finally beginning to catch up with him. A former friend of President Bush, Fidel Castro, and Oliver North, this universally reviled strongman is on the run from the U.S. Congress, the Justice Department, the Colombian mob, and a host of political rivals. In his desperation, he seeks salvation from...
In this fascinating work of historical fiction, Pulitzer Prize -- winning author Lawrence Wright captures all the gripping drama and black humor of Pa...
Das Friedensabkommen von Camp David gilt als diplomatische Sternstunde. Wie gelang es drei ehemals verfeindeten Staatsführern, einander zu vertrauen? Unter Rückgriff auf bislang geheime Akten beschreibt der Pulitzer-Preisträger Lawrence Wright, wie das erste Mal ein dauerhafter Frieden im Nahen Osten geschaffen wurde. Fesselnd und aufschlussreich!
Das Friedensabkommen von Camp David gilt als diplomatische Sternstunde. Wie gelang es drei ehemals verfeindeten Staatsführern, einander zu vertrauen?...
