Bernstein, a BiographyAuthor, journalist and music critic Peyser enlists the remarks of Bernstein's family, friends and colleagues in order to expose inconsistencies in his own version of his life and to explore his motivations, struggles, and contributions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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