Sally Denton Knihy

Helen Gahagan Douglas's remarkable journey unfolds through the lens of her multifaceted life as a Broadway star, congresswoman, and progressive advocate. As a trailblazer in American politics, she notably challenged Richard Nixon for a Senate seat just thirty years after women secured voting rights. The narrative explores her connections with influential figures like FDR and LBJ, while examining the impact of McCarthyism on her career. Sally Denton vividly portrays Douglas as a pioneering force and a symbol of progressive ideals in a turbulent era.

Set against the backdrop of a nation on the verge of turmoil, this narrative delves into the forgotten history of an anarchist assassin, demagogues, and a conspiracy to overthrow FDR. It explores the chaotic forces that opposed his leadership during a critical time in American history, revealing the tensions and conflicts that shaped the political landscape. The book uncovers the motivations and actions of those who sought to disrupt FDR's presidency, offering a gripping account of resistance and ambition.

Set against the backdrop of the 1857 Mountain Meadows massacre, the narrative explores the brutal attack on a wagon train carrying gold, resulting in the deaths of around 140 individuals, with only 17 children surviving. The author, Sally Denton, presents a compelling case suggesting that prominent Mormon leaders may have orchestrated the violence. Through meticulous research, she delves into the historical context and the ensuing debates surrounding the incident, challenging readers to reconsider the accepted narratives of this dark chapter in American history.

The journey of Jean Rio, a spiritual widow, unfolds through her detailed diary as she travels from England to Utah in the 1850s, inspired by Mormon missionaries. Initially captivated by the beauty of her new surroundings, her excitement fades as she confronts the realities of Mormon polygamy, violence, and the challenges of frontier life. Ultimately seeking freedom, she heads to California, where she discovers a new religion. This narrative, crafted by her great-great-granddaughter Sally Denton, offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of a pioneering woman's experiences.

Las Vegas—the name evokes images of divorce and dice, gangsters and glitz. But beneath it all is a sordid history that is much more insidious and far-reaching than ever imagined. The Money and the Power is the most comprehensive look yet at Las Vegas and its breadth of influence. Based on five years of intensive research and interviewing, Sally Denton and Roger Morris reveal the city’s historic network of links to Wall Street, international drug traffickers, and the CIA. In doing so, they expose the disturbing connections amongst politicians, businessmen, and the criminals that harness these illegal activities. Through this lucid and gripping indictment of Las Vegas, Morris and Denton uncover a national ethic of exploitation, violence, and greed, and provide a provocative reinterpretation of twentieth-century American history. Now this neon maelstrom of ruthlessness and greed stands to not as an aberrant “sin city,” but as a natural outgrowth of the corruption and worship of money that have come to permeate American life.