Running the Race

“From Moses and Michelangelo to Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson . . . Wills provides a compelling treatment of Heston’s long and successful career.” —Gary W. Gallagher, author of The Confederate War Brian Steel Wills captures for the first time a comprehensive view of Charlton Heston’s climb to fame, his search for the perfect performance, and the meaningful roles he played in support of the causes he embraced in Running the Race: The “Public Face” of Charlton Heston . The actor was born and