The Commission: The Uncensored History of the 9/11 Investigation by Philip Shenon

Bob Kerrey, the former 9/11 commission, has written a very flattering review of my book on "Prairie Fire," (http://www.prairiefirenewspaper.com/), which is edited in Senator Kerrey's home state of Nebraska. Senator Kerrey finds flaws in the book, but overall he describes it as a "well-researched and written account of the deliberations of the 9/11 Commission ... My hope is that Mr. Shenon's book becomes a bestseller and that enough individuals will reread the story of this conspiracy that we do not forget either the source of the danger or what we must do to defeat it." He offers an interesting perspective on Philip Zelikow, the commission's former executive director and a key figure in the book. I really do believe the book has a much, much more nuanced portrayal of Dr. Zelikow than many of the initial news accounts of the books suggest. I appreciate the fairness of the senator's review. I understand the reviews from some of the other commissioners of the book might not be so flattering.... Here's a link to the review: http://www.prairiefirenewspaper.com/2008/03/the-commission. By the way, my compliments to Prairie Fire, "The Progressive Voice of the Great Plains." which is well edited and aims to remind us all that "progressive thought" thrives in the heartland. Another blog shortly, with a couple of early corrections -- one of them about Senator Kerrey. Phil Shenon