Michael Moore: A Biography

From the shy Eagle Scout to the most vocal critic of the Bush Presidency, this biography details Michael Moore's full life story. Objectively sorting truth from lies and with in-depth research and interviews, this title presents the passionate and conflicted sides of this best-selling author and Academy award-winning filmmaker. Readers will learn of Moore's entire life—from running for the local school board as a high school student so he could fire his principal, to his catapulting to the front of pop cultural recognition. With information never before revealed, this biography includes insights into Moore's mysterious and disastrous jump from local muckraker to editor of Mother Jones, to the runaway success of his first film, Roger & Me. This incisive account lets readers see beyond the myths and presents one of the most influential public figures of our age.