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Part primary colors, part house of cards, the means is a compelling psychic drama and a tale of political intrigue the free lancestar that takes you deep into highstakes politics where everyone has something to hide. Nelson demille douglas brunt s the means is a must read for even the casual political observer. Part primary colors, part house of cards, the means takes you deep into highstakes politics where everyone has something to hide tom pauley is a conservative trial attorney in durham, nc, who is tapped by gop leaders to campaign for the governors mansion. Mar 16, 2008 megyn kelly and douglas brunt were married march 1 at oheka castle in huntington, n. Before graduating from duke university, he attended the haverford school. Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite.
It was published by touchstone and has a total of 352 pages in the book. A philadelphia native, he lives in new york with his wife and three children. What could douglas brunt have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. Nelson demille the twisted psyche and psychiatric instability of our politicians and our times is evoked convincingly in the new novel the means.
Doug brunt talked about his riveting new book, the means, and the possibility of it being made into a movie. Douglas brunt was born on the 25th august 1971, in philadelphia, pennsylvania usa, and is an entrepreneur, and an author known for his bestsellers ghosts of manhattan 20, and the means 2014. New york times bestselling author douglas brunts third novel, trophy son, tells the story of a tennis prodigy, from young childhood to the finals of the us open, wimbledon, and other tournaments around the world. Have you ever wondered how rich douglas brunt is, as of mid2016. Douglas brunt biography, age, books, net worth, wife and. The second best result is douglas obrunt brunt age 50s in toledo, oh in the reynolds corners neighborhood. A tennis prodigy struggles with his overbearing father and what it truly means to win. Douglas brunt books list of books by author douglas brunt.
Part primary colors, part all the kings men, the means follows two compl. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. The means by douglas brunt meet your next favorite book. In trophy son, fictional character accuses real life. Megyn kelly interviews her husband about his new wall. New york times bestselling author doug brunt, author of ghosts of manhattan and the means, sat down with tennis channels steve weissman to talk about his latest book, trophy son. Doug brunt chief operating officer ceres solutions.
Jun 02, 2015 if doug brunt wasnt a great novelist, he should be a campaign manager. He is the author of new york times bestseller ghosts of manhattan and the means. Doug brunt discusses the means douglas brunts account of ghosts of manhattan. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for doug brunt. Brunt stood by his book but said fans like him were somewhat complicit in supporting players they believed might be doping. The means part primary colors, part house of cards, the means takes you deep into highstakes politics where everyone has something to hide. May 25, 2017 brunt stood by his book but said fans like him were somewhat complicit in supporting players they believed might be doping. Douglas brunt audio books, best sellers, author bio. The dirty business of politics is the subject of this novel. The novel follows anton stratis, the son of two former olympic athletes, and chronicles his life and career as a tennis player, from auspicious beginnings as a child prodigy to. The books primary crisis surfaces when samantha comes under the sway of conner marks, a political fixer who shares with her the crumbs of a political scandal that could send masons comfortable lead.
This is a taut, thoughtful, and totally believable story of american politics at its best and worst. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers ghosts of manhattan and the means. Doug brunt discusses the means douglas brunt s account of ghosts of manhattan about the author his first novel, ghosts of manhattan, was a new york times bestseller. The means by douglas brunt, published by touchstone books.
Douglas brunt is the author of the new york times bestseller ghosts of manhattan and the means. Doug applies more than 30 years of experience working within the rural cooperative system to assist locally owned and operated agricultural retailers in bringing value to. He now writes full time and is currently working on his fourth novel. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover dougs. A usa today notable book a new york post must read book trophy son brings conroys the great santini and malamuds the natural into the present day, tackling our dangerous obsession with youth athletics and singlesport specialization.
If doug brunt wasnt a great novelist, he should be a campaign manager. Brunt is the author of the new york times bestseller ghosts of manhattan, the means, and new novel trophy son, the story of tennis prodigy anton stratis. Ghosts of manhattan by douglas brunt nook book ebook. A philadelphia native, he lives in new york with his wife and their three children. His third novel, trophy son, will be released may 30, 2017. Category fictionliterature publication date september 16, 2014. The means book by douglas brunt official publisher page. The means book by douglas brunt official publisher.
It has tarnished the game a little bit for me, he said. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Tom pauley is a conservative trial attorney in durham, nc, who is tapped by gop leaders to campaign for the governors mansion. Doug brunt phone, address, background info whitepages. Browse douglas brunts bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Tom pauley is a respected trial attorney in durham, north carolina, who is tapped by gop leaders to campaign.
Megyn kelly, who happens to be married to doug, called in and had a very definitive. Douglas brunt author of ghosts of manhattan goodreads. A successful attorney, tom pauley, is convinced by the gop campaign people to run for the governor of his state. Douglas brunt is an american novelist and entrepreneur. Doug brunt svp, ag customers doug and his team work with customers of land olakes ag businesses. A reluctant politician learns that codes of honor never survive the vicious process of electing an american president. Tom pauley is a conservative trial attorney in durham, nc. Douglas brunt, tech ceoturnedauthor, has been married to megyn kelly since 2008. Brunt a former wall street worker explained to his wife that the book is based on the reallife trader lifestyle that relies heavily on nightlife and excess as means to getting an edge and. The means part primary colors, part house of cards, the means is a compelling psychic drama and a tale of political intrigue the free lancestar that takes you deep into highstakes politics where everyone has something to hide. Trophy son explores the world of tennis with a particular eye toward youth a. Douglas is related to shannon m brunt and cynthia ann brunt as well as 2 additional people. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Until 2011, douglas brunt was ceo of authentium, inc.
Doug applies more than 30 years of experience working within the rural cooperative system to assist locally owned and operated agricultural retailers in bringing value to their businesses and to the farmers they serve. His bold style makes him a favorite for a run at the white house. His first novel, ghosts of manhattan, was a new york times bestseller. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A philadelphia native, he lives in new york with his wife megyn kelly and their three children. He was born on august 25, 1971, in philadelphia, pennsylvania, to jacklyn bray brunt and manly yates brunt, jr. View doug brunts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Brunt takes his time weaving together the stories of these three players, who ultimately prove to be far more connected than they might seem. The book s primary crisis surfaces when samantha comes under the sway of conner marks, a political fixer who shares with her the crumbs of a political scandal that could send masons comfortable lead. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new. James carville, chief campaign strategist for president bill clinton. Part primary colors, part all the kings men, the means follows two complicated presidential candidatesand the equally ambitious risingstar journalist who is learning what it takes to get the story right. He now writes full time and lives in new york with his wife and three children.
A compelling, provocative novel about a father, his son, and the cost of early excellence in our achievementobsessed society. Douglas brunt born august 25, 1971 is an american novelist and former president and ceo of the cybersecurity firm authentium. I had hoped it would be an interesting story about politics. Many writers have tried but failed to capture the unique environment that is a presidential campaign, but douglas brunts depiction of life on the trail is right on the money. Douglas brunt has been married to megyn kelly since march 1, 2008. The means by douglas brunt aka babe brunt as called by his wife, megyn on fox is a fun, easy read with just the right number of characters and simplicity of plot that one can read it late at night after yet another 12hour day. Doug brunt, ghosts of manhattan author, talks mortgage. After flushing out the filth of wall street in his debut novel, brunt ghosts of manhattan, 2012 turns his attention to the seductive world of american politics. Megyn kelly interviews her husband about his new wall street.
Part primary colors, part house of cards, the means is a. The book is also elucidating, which lends to its importance. Dec 12, 2019 douglas brunt, tech ceoturnedauthor, has been married to megyn kelly since 2008. In trophy son, fictional character accuses real life tennis. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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