Author of Gadfly: The Life and Times of Les Kinsolving, White House Watchdog
Foreward by Sam Donaldson
Copyright 2010, WND Books
There have been legendary figures making up the White House press corps, but imagine a harmless-looking Anglican priest with a nose for an administration’s weak spots!
Such a combination of traits perfectly describes Les Kinsolving, a crusader for truth, a confidante, and a Washington fixture for decades. In short, a celebrated gadfly who has bedeviled press spokesmen and amused onlookers.
In this thoroughly engaging biography by Kinsolving’s daughter, Kathleen, the Gadfly’s life, work, and essence mesh to provide readers and lovers of Washington politics a delicious tale that sheds light on a bygone era when journalists loved reporting more than they loved the advancement of their own careers.
Such a combination of traits perfectly describes Les Kinsolving, a crusader for truth, a confidante, and a Washington fixture for decades. In short, a celebrated gadfly who has bedeviled press spokesmen and amused onlookers.
In this thoroughly engaging biography by Kinsolving’s daughter, Kathleen, the Gadfly’s life, work, and essence mesh to provide readers and lovers of Washington politics a delicious tale that sheds light on a bygone era when journalists loved reporting more than they loved the advancement of their own careers.
"This book, written by his daughter Kathleen Kinsolving tells the story of her father, warts and all. It's a great read." -- David Virtue, VirtueOnline.org
BREAKING NEWS: Gadfly at the White House!
July 19, 2010: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs features Gadfly at the White House Press Briefing (see News & Updates).
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“Your father is, always has been, an original.”
— Marvin Kalb, Murrow Professor Emeritus, Harvard
“Lester Kinsolving lives up to his reputation as a gadfly...
He walks in where angels fear to tread—and the reader will be
fascinated by his story.”
— Helen Thomas, Hearst Newspapers Columnist
“These reminiscences reveal the heart and soul of journalism’s most
colorful character—an authentic American iconoclast!”
— Ronald F. Maxwell, Director of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals
— Marvin Kalb, Murrow Professor Emeritus, Harvard
“Lester Kinsolving lives up to his reputation as a gadfly...
He walks in where angels fear to tread—and the reader will be
fascinated by his story.”
— Helen Thomas, Hearst Newspapers Columnist
“These reminiscences reveal the heart and soul of journalism’s most
colorful character—an authentic American iconoclast!”
— Ronald F. Maxwell, Director of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals
Les & Kathleen at Dundalk, MD Fourth of July Parade
