“Dáte expertly traces Graham's four decades of public service ... (and) provides a fascinating inside look at the way the political game is played in the Capitol while revealing how city slicker Graham seized power from the North Florida 'pork chop gang' that had a stranglehold on the state.... A satisfying first biography about a down-home, uncharismatic, yet extremely popular politician.” – Miami Herald “While many political biographies read like a college textbook, a new one about Florida's Sen. Bob Graham breaks the mold. Not only is it a fun read, it gives highlights and insights into Florida politics over the last three decades - and does so in an entertaining way.”  — Fort Myers News-Press “Dáte, who has covered Tallahassee for a decade and has previously written a couple of well-received political satires, has a real feel for Florida politics and Graham's place in it.” — South Florida Sun-Sentinel   Buy Quiet Passion