Diane Bakos

Jack Johnson's story is a prime example of self-reliance and individuality. It is the quintessential American story. The son of former slaves, he possessed gifts and talents that went way beyond being a prize fighter. He was a musician, raconteur, entertainer, horse jockey, bullfighter, inventor, race car driver and secret agent during World War I. He was an infamous Lothario who flaunted his flashy lifestyle in the face of contemporary mores. Jack Johnson was the catalyst for celebrations, condemnations, deadly riots and outrage from all sides of the racial divide. He was also the most famous Black man in the world while being one of the most misunderstood.

Three sisters are afforded the opportunity for rediscovery through their grief after losing their father.

Portrait d'une ancienne famille présidentielle en plein désarroi. Divorcée, l'ex-Première Dame Elaine Barrish, devenue Secrétaire d'Etat, s'efforce de garder sa famille unie alors qu'il lui faut constamment affronter des crises au sein du département d'Etat. Elle trouve heureusement une improbable alliée en la personne de Susan Berg, une journaliste qui n'a cessé de s'en prendre à elle tout au long de sa carrière.