"First to Fall is not just a rich and well told tale; it's a genetic test for modern journalism, an exploration of foundational American principles– the power of individuals, the fearless defense of a free press, and the deeper values of equality, justice and truth-telling at any cost. The story of Lovejoy's martyrdom rhymes with the risks of reporters now facing rubber bullets and death threats. Fascinating in its own right, this history is also a bracing parable for our times."–Nancy Gibbs, former Editor in Chief, TIME, and Lombard Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School