"Believe Nothing Until It Is Officially Denied" delves into the life and career of Claud Cockburn, a radical journalist known for challenging the political and media establishment. Born in China in 1904, Cockburn's career took him from Berlin to New York and Washington as a correspondent for The Times. In 1932, he founded The Week, a newsletter that exposed controversial stories, including the influence of German appeasers in Britain and the abdication of Edward VIII. Cockburn's work extended to the Spanish Civil War, where he reported from the front lines and interacted with notable figures like W. H. Auden and George Orwell. The book, written by his son Patrick Cockburn, highlights Claud's relentless pursuit of truth and justice, offering a compelling narrative of a journalist who stood against the powerful to advocate for the marginalized.

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