Like Maraniss' other books, "Rome 1960" displays tireless reporting, a sharp focus on character and high drama. In his remarkable telling of the 1960 Summer Olympics, Maraniss, who has written biographies of Bill Clinton, Vince Lombardi and Roberto Clemente, puts the games in the context of political theater and Cold War tensions, as well as taking into account the bold social and cultural changes that were on the horizon.
If there were Olympic medals for meticulous research, rich storytelling and a grand narrative, David Maraniss' new book, "Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World," would be as good as gold. By David Maraniss Simon & Schuster 478 pages $26.95
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