Fire on the Prairie: Harold Washington, Chicago Politics, and the Roots of the Obama Presidency

In this revised edition of Fire on the Prairie, acclaimed reporter Gary Rivlin chronicles Harold Washington's legacy-a tale rich in character and intrigue. He reveals the cronyism of Daley's government and Washington's rivalry with Jesse Jackson. Rivlin also shows how Washington's success inspired a young community organizer named Barack Obama to turn to the electoral arena as a vehicle for change.

Gary Rivlin is the author of five books, including Broke, USA: From Pawnshops to Poverty, Inc....