John W. Frece is a veteran news reporter and author of four books about government, politics and history.
Self-Destruction
The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster
“This is the tragedy of Daniel Baugh Brewster detailed with great skill, empathy, and meticulous research by veteran journalist and author John Frece in his new book ominously titled: “Self-Destruction: The rise, fall, and redemption of U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster.”
“Frece’s examination of Brewster’s compelling story–and the surrounding context of state and national politics–should not be missed by Maryland politics buffs.”
A new biography by John W. Frece, with a Foreword by Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Baltimore, Md. – Hollywood handsome Danny Brewster had it all: inherited wealth, stellar education, medals for bravery as a World War II Marine, prestigious horse farm, and even a seat in the United States Senate. He helped pass some of the most important civil rights legislation in our history, and provided the first political jobs to future House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. Then, debilitated by alcoholism, he self-destructed and lost it all.
A new biography of Brewster’s life of enormous ups and downs – “Self-Destruction: The rise, fall, and redemption of United States Senator Daniel B. Brewster” – is available now. It was published by the Apprentice House Press at Loyola University of Maryland.
