Conversation so far:
What were Edwin Edward's early scandals?
Edwin Edwards was candid about his questionable practices. When questioned about receiving illegal campaign contributions, he replied, It was illegal for them to give, but not for me to receive.“
Are there any other interesting aspects about Edwin Edward's early scandals besides being remarkably candid about his questionable practices?
Edwin Edwards insisted he saw no problem investing in a proposed New Orleans office building called One Edwards Square while still governor, and demonstrated his gambling prowess to the press.
How did the press take Edwin Edward's gambling demonstration?
What did Edwin Edwards go on to do after being questioned?
During the governor's first term, a disaffected former Edwin Edwards bodyguard named Clyde Vidrine made several high-profile accusations of corruption, including the sale of state agency posts.
Were Edwin Edward's former bodyguard accusations true?
The accusations were investigated by a grand jury, but the Edwin Edwards administration attacked Vidrine's credibility and the investigation stalled.

Question: was the book well-sold?
Self-contained rewrite: Was the tell-all book called Just Takin’ Orders about Edwin Edwards well-sold?