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Watch this Morning Joe conversation between Willie Geist, Mike Barnicle and author Richard Esposito about Esposito’s new biography “Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth,” which provides an inside look into one of America’s greatest newspaper columnists. “He was always a guy who recognized the vulnerable because he was so vulnerable at a certain level,” said Barnicle. Listen to the conversation here.

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Richard Esposito on His New Book:  "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told              the Truth"

Brian Ross sat down with Richard Esposito to discuss his latest book "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth". 

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Reporter Juliet Papa speaks with Richard Esposito, author of "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth"

Richard Esposito discusses his new book about Jimmy Breslin, offering insights into the legendary journalist's career and impact. Esposito highlighted Breslin's unique style and the themes of his writing, reflecting on how Breslin shaped New York journalism. This conversation provided a deeper look into Breslin's life and legacy.

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How Jimmy Breslin Changed Journalism

From All Of It

A new biography of Jimmy Breslin demonstrates how he helped usher in an age of New Journalism, and broke new ground with his decades of crime reporting throughout the city. Author Richard Esposito joins us to discuss Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth.

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Richard Esposito, Author of Jimmy Breslin the Man Who Told the Truth Interview

Richard Esposito joins Len Berman and Michael Riedel to talk about Jimmy Breslin. Richard talks about his book about Jimmy and who Jimmy was as a person and profession.

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Book Nook: 'Jimmy Breslin - The Man Who Told the Truth: New York City, New Journalism, and the Career of America's Greatest Crime Reporter' by Richard Esposito

By Vick Mickunas

Richard Esposito knew Breslin well. He first made his acquaintance as a copy boy at the newspaper where Breslin worked. Breslin would yank his finished column out of the still smoking typewriter and summon a copy boy, like Esposito, to come and get it and send it to the press. Breslin could crank out his gorgeous, unadorned prose with incredible speed. Many years later Esposito was Breslin's editor. He knew the man well. This is a fascinating look at a troubled genius.

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Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truthbiography of the legendary writer, vividly portrayed by Richard Esposito.  

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USA TODAY

"A patriotic true crime biography is an entertaining read of legendary newsman Jimmy Breslin."

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NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

"In an interview with Pollock Cohen name partner Steve Cohen, investigative reporter Rich Esposito discusses legendary New York City columnist Jimmy Breslin —the subject of his latest book—and the similarities between journalists and lawyers."

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 THE QNC

“This book is packed with stories Jimmy  Breslin had covered, from The Son of Sam, to the Ed Koch years and to the burial of JFK, in which he took the unique approach of talking to the men digging the president’s grave.”

NEWSDAY | LONG ISLAND & NYC'S

NEWS SOURCE

"The Truth about JImmy: New bio digs deep into the columnist’s life."

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MASSAPEQUA POST

"Esposito’s biography brings back the memories not just of Breslin, but of thedays when newspapers and their columnists — and the written word — hadsuch a vital role to play in our society."

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AIR MAIL

"It is hard to believe that this is the first full-length biography of Jimmy Breslin, who ruled New York’s tabloid world for decades and became more famous than mostanyone he ever wrote about."

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NY DAILY NEWS

DAYTON DAILY NEWS

"BOOK NOOK: Revisiting the Golden Years of newspapers

and one spectacular writer."

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NY DAILY NEWS

"Breslin, Son of Sam & a City Full of Fear: New book details how connection to serial killer turned."

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PAGE SIX

"Celebration of NY Post alum Richard Esposito's Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth, a biography of the legendary newspaper columnist."

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RICHARD JOHNSON: THE NY DAILY NEWS

"It’s an intimate portrait of a complicated man that captures the power of Breslin’s writing, and also his occasionally outrageous, larger than life newsroom persona."

THE EAST HAMPTON STAR

"Notes on a Bard of New York: Richard Esposito, the author of a new biography about Jimmy Breslin, explained that having known his subject makes for an intimate and personal portrait."

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CT EXAMINER READER FEEDBACK

"Esposito has compiled a wealth of facts and anecdotes and fragments of what might be a lost civilization, if you can call it that."

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DAN'S PAPERS

"This book brings to life the moments that defined Breslin's career and shaped modern journalism."

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SOUTHFORKER

"The deeply researched and masterfully written new biography is both a celebration of one of America's greatest newspapermen and a sobering look at a deeply flawed man."

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IRISHCENTRAL

"Join renowned investigative journalist Richard Esposito as he delivers an intimate portrayal of the iconic New York columnist Jimmy Breslin."

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PLUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"It's a loving ode to a dedicated journalist and the bygone era in which he made his mark."

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KIRKUS REVIEWS

"Entertaining and detailed...A lively portrait of the legendary New York crime reporter and columnist."

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