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“A closely observed, gripping chronicle of politics and journalism during a decade of turmoil.” ―The New York Times Book Review

Politics. Money. Media. Tech. …It’s all here in Collision of Power.

“All the President's Men for a new generation.” ―Town & Country

Marty Baron took charge of The Washington Postnewsroom in 2013, after nearly a dozen years leading The Boston Globe. Just seven months into his new job, Baron received explosive news: Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, would buy the Post, marking a sudden end to control by the venerated family that had presided over the paper for 80 years. Just over two years later, Donald Trump won the presidency.

Now, the capital’s newspaper, owned by one of the world’s richest men, was tasked with reporting on a president who had campaigned against the press as the “lowest form of humanity.” Pressures on Baron and his colleagues were immense and unrelenting, having to meet the demands of their new owner while contending with a president who waged a war of unprecedented vitriol and vengeance against the media.

In the face of Trump’s unceasing attacks, Baron steadfastly managed the Post’s newsroom. Their groundbreaking and award-winning coverage included stories about Trump’s purported charitable giving, misconduct by the Secret Service, and Roy Moore’s troubling sexual history. At the same time, Baron managed a restive staff during a period of rapidly changing societal dynamics around gender and race.
In Collision of Power, Baron recounts this with the tenacity of a reporter and the sure hand of an experienced editor. The result is elegant and revelatory―an urgent exploration of the nature of power in the 21st century.

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“A closely observed, gripping chronicle of politics and journalism during a decade of turmoil. . . . Monumental. . . . [Baron] shows that newsroom leadership, however devoid of ease or glamour, remains essential.” ―The New York Times Book Review

“Revealing. . . . A tense, sometimes thriller tale of how the Post navigated a perilous time in journalism. . . . [Baron] clearly has researched extensively and thought deeply about how to cover the unprecedented presidency of Donald Trump. . . . Collision serves as a reminder throughout of how fragile democracy is.” ―Associated Press

“A tell-all journalism memoir chronicling Baron’s highly consequential, sometimes tempestuous eight years as the Post’s executive editor.” ―Vanity Fair

“Martin Baron is the era’s most respected newspaper editor. . . . [He is] slyly and often cuttingly observant. . . . Collision offers something scarcer and far more interesting than most arguments over theory, which is a vivid and detailed chronology of how his part of the press actually did its job. . . . Excellent.” ―The Boston Globe

“Life at the apex of the newspaper hierarchy can be nasty, brutish and short. Baron, an avatar of traditional journalistic values, has weathered the challenges better than most. . . . Indispensable.” ―Los Angeles Times

“Collision of Power visits all the stations of the cross of Baron’s spectacular makeover of the Post. . . . Lots of editors get lucky when a big story breaks their way, but nobody gets lucky long enough to accomplish what Baron has. . . . [Collision of Power’s] real service is the way it open-sources the Baron method on how to break consequential news: Obsess about getting the truth. Know your limits. Listen. Be fair. Report, report, report and report some more.” ―Politico

“Especially fascinating.” ―The New York Times

“A sobering account of a democracy under siege, and the muckrakers who kept government honest. . . . All the President's Men for a new generation.” ―Town & Country

“Terrific.” ―Poynter

“Few editors in American history have been as influential as Marty Baron, and so when he has thoughts to share, the rest of us should listen. This is an illuminating and important book about journalism and democracy.” ―Jon Meacham

About the Author

Martin Baron is a longtime journalist and newspaper editor. He ran the newsrooms of The Miami Herald and The Boston Globe before being named executive editor of The Washington Post in 2013. His role in launching an investigation of the Catholic Church’s cover-up of sexual abuse by clergy was portrayed in the Academy Award-winning movie “Spotlight.” Baron retired from daily journalism in early 2021 and now splits his time between Western Massachusetts and New York City. Collision of Power is his first book

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flatiron Books (October 3, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250844207
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250844200
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.63 x 1.5 x 9.44 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Insider Account, From a High Position, Which Tells a Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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Author Martin Baron has helmed three of our major newspapers as “Managing Editor,” meaning he was in charge of content (i.e., not the business side which is the publisher). His new book, “Collision Of Power: Trump, Bezos and the Washington Post,” is his inside, extremely well-resourced and detailed account of his last stop in that position at the Washington Post (his first two: Miami Herald and the Boston Globe). He was there from 2013 (before Bezos bought the paper) through early 2021, after Trump had left the White House.

You would expect a well-written book, and this one does not disappoint in that respect… or any others. It’s a terrific retelling of events during those dates, mainly from the perspective of his Post position. He pulls no punches, gives us all the inside details he is legally and ethically able to, and winds an enveloping story around himself and those literally hundreds of people who worked under and alongside him. He’s quite good at this, as you would expect.

While his positions on issues are well thought out, he is clearly left leaning, so don’t be surprised at how he treats Trump. His inside account of his and the paper’s dealings with owner Jeff Bezos is one of the most interesting components of the book. Not surprisingly, Bezos was the perfect owner of the newspaper, giving guidance in digital, on-line advancements, and funding whatever was needed to advance the paper to top tier status.

It's a long book, lots of good, interesting details, and he never loses the thread which keeps the story moving. Well worth the read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but Inconsistent
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Baron has a fascinating story to tell. He was Editor of The Washington Post leading up to and throughout both of fhe acquisition of the paper by Jeff Bezos and the Trump administration. His narrative of the acquisition and Bezos’s behavior as owner is fascinating. The dance of the Post and Bezos is very well told, and it’s particularly interesting (to me) how well Bezos comes off - a super-smart, supportive, and decent person who listens to his new employees and listens to their advice carefully, even when he doesn’t follow it.

And, of course, the portions about clashes with Trump are equally fascinating, although closer to the irresistability (if that’s a word) of watching a train wreck. Equally of course, we’ve heard most of it before, but it’s still pretty gripping.

However, there are other portions of the book that were just too long - the internal disputes about diversity at the paper, the debates about the merits of advocacy journalism vs. traditional journalistic values of neutrality, and Baron’s views on these and other subjects. I felt that he could - and should - have stated his case and then moved on. Instead, he belabors these and some other issues to the point of boredom.

Still, a fascinating and very worthy book.
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Monica C.
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I typically only read non-fiction so I was pleasantly surprised that this book captured my attention and I ended up learning so much. I loved seeing things from the inside from the author's perspective. This was a well written book that stood apart from the many others related to politics and media.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary book
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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I’ve followed Marty Baron’s career closely when we both worked in journalism in Boston. What he did at the Boston Globe as Editor during the extraordinary Spotlight series on the Catholic Church abuse scandal, remains with me as one of the greatest acts of journalism in my lifetime. Naturally, I looked forward to his book on his years at the Washington Post, where he lead this storied newspaper under the ownership of Jeff Bezos and during the Trump years. His book is exceptional. It is really multiple stories at once, woven together which an honesty that is very rare. Through the lens of his leadership of the Post, I understood the intersecting forces that rebuilt the paper under his leadership while juggling the influences of two of the most powerful and complicated people in the world. The result is an amazing read, totally engrossing, piercingly forthright, alternately riveting and personal, filled with detail that only a true journalist could conjure, often bracing and sad at the same time. A great book like this is a rarity, filled with insight, personal struggle and ultimate triumph. This is a page turner filled with lessons about the challenges and complexities of journalism in our times.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Understanding the Dynamics of Modern Media
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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In "Collision of Power," Marty Baron masterfully dissects the complex interplay between media, power, and information access. This book is an essential read, not just for students of political science and journalism, but for anyone intrigued by the inner workings of a major news media company.
Baron's insights reveal how power intertwine with information access. Particularly for those hailing from countries where freedom of speech is restricted, this book serves as a crucial primer on the importance—or lack thereof—of this fundamental right. It prompts readers to form their own opinions on the necessity of free speech in a healthy society.
As a publisher, I found the book rich with practical tips and innovative ideas for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of information dissemination. "Collision of Power" not only underscores the importance of journalism but also emphasizes the need for journalists to have a deep understanding of how news media business functions.
In summary, Marty Baron's book is not just a chronicle of media and power—it's a guidebook for anyone seeking to understand or participate in the dissemination of information in the modern world. A compelling, insightful read that comes highly recommended.
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