Bob Woodward Reveals Sources Behind Decades of Reporting in ‘Secrets’

American journalist Bob Woodward lifts the veil on confidential sources behind his investigations in his memoir, “Secrets,” revisiting reporting that spans half a century.

The book identifies sources who helped Woodward investigate Watergate and other major stories, offering a look at people whose contributions had remained out of public view.

Those disclosures bring renewed attention to the confidential relationships behind investigative journalism and the role sources play in exposing the workings of power.

Woodward also criticizes Jeff Bezos, the owner of the newspaper where he built his career, accusing him of undermining its editorial independence.

The memoir thus pairs revelations about Woodward’s past investigations with criticism of the pressures facing journalism today, placing both access to sources and newsroom independence at the center of his account.