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The Clinton Chronicles video in 1994, reac- tions amongst viewers were of surprise, shock and outrage. Not that these allega- tions were new, but seeing them all together on video gave them enormous impact. The Clinton Chronicles Book expands on JUNE-JULY 1996 _@ REVIEWS Moa Becket, Auckland, ph (09) 478 1000; UK—Dist. by Bloomsbury, ph 0171 494 2111; Canada—Raincoat Books, Vancouver, ph (604) 323 7100. Media magnate and publisher Robert Maxwell not only had a larger-than-life per- sona to match his physical dimensions, but had a grandiose vision of himself and his place in the international scheme of things. In Foreign Body, freelance writer/broad- caster Russell Davies (who managed never to work for the man) pieces together a fasci- nating portrayal of Maxwell: his impover- ished upbringing; the origins of his business success via the military intelligence commu- nity in the War years and his ongoing asso- ciations with several intelligence agencies; his rise as a British Labour MP; his publish- ing excursions at home and abroad; and his behind-the-scenes diplomacy with world leaders especially in Soviet Russia, Eastern Europe and Israel. Davies describes how Maxwell, with his strong measure of brava- do and desire for self-promotion, took on the world. How certain leaders and top officials reacted to him reveals something of Maxwell's narcissistic character and interna- tional political agenda—which, as Davies argues, had a seeming lack of direction to it. Regardless of which, if any, side he was on or negotiating for, somehow Maxwell always managed to divert some power and resources into his own coffers. While Maxwell's financial legacy has been well-documented by others, Davies concen- trates on the lesser-known myth behind the man, and yet Maxwell still remains mysteri- ous even beyond his untimely death at sea in 1991. Perplexing as he was, Robert Maxwell possibly became too influential a private world citizen for his own good. the information in the video and provides documentation to support the claims made B O O K S by former Clinton colleagues, state troopers, Reviewed by Ruth Parnell judiciary and retired military personnel THE CLINTON CHRONICLES BOOK among others. Compiled by the Citizens for edited by Patrick Matrisciana Honest Government, the material covers Bill Published by Jeremiah Books ('94), USA Clinton's rise to power in Arkansas and to ISBN 1-878993-63-1 (316pp s/c) the White House—against the backdrop of Price: USD$12.95 + USD$3.50 p&h; alleged drug-running through Mena airport foreign p&h add USD$6.50 and drug-money laundering by the Arkansas Available: USA—Citizens for Honest Development Finance Authority, the sweet- Government, PO Box 220, Winchester, heart deals with powerful Arkansan identi- CA 92596, ph (909) 652 1006. ties, the promiscuous lifestyles, the outra- When serious allegations about the integri- ge0us media bias, Clinton's New World ty of US President Bill Clinton were made in Order aspirations, and much more. - This non-profit group has followed a trail of lies, deception and corruption as well as the intrigue over a number of mysterious deaths surrounding the Clintons—including the 'suicide' of Vince Foster. Typically, the Clinton machine's damage control unit has done its utmost to quash the credibility of the witnesses who have have related their experiences at great personal risk—but with- out refuting the evidence presented. With Whitewater hearings in progress and a presidential election Jooming, this book is essential reading as this background infor- mation is still unlikely to make it into the mainstream media. FOREIGN BODY The Secret Life of Robert Maxwell by Russell Davies Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (1995), London, UK ISBN 0-7475-2608-7 (230pp h/c) Price: AUD$39.95; NZD$49.99; STG£14.99; CAN$39.95 Available: Australia—Dist. by Allen & Unwin, ph (02) 901 4088; NZ—Hodder NEXUS ¢ 65