The Jackson phenomenon

Library Journal

In January 1988, Colton, a former foreign correspondent for Newsweek , was asked by Jackson to serve as his press secretary. She began work with his presidential campaign plans already in place. It took Colton a few months to become disillusioned and quit, mainly over Jackson's egocentrism and shabby treatment of staff members. He would frequently reprimand Colton publicly, usually for little reason, and even went so far once as to punch her in the back when she got between him and the television camera. While a number of similar episodes are recounted, Colton does not dwell on them. Hers is mostly an insider's view of the candidate's impressive performance on the campaign trail. This revealing account about a man many see gaining the Democractic nomination in 1992 is highly recommended for most libraries.-- Gary D. Barber, SUNY at Fredonia Lib.