Whittaker Chambers: A Biography by Sam Tanenhaus

Primarily known as the accuser of Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers was a commanding, complex figure who was center stage during many of the public events of his time, yet remained intensely private. This book covers Chambers' personal life, as well as his emergence as a dominant voice in the postwar anti-Communist movement. 16 pp. of photos. 640 pp. Print ads. Author tour. 35,000 print.