Shadow — Presidents of the United States Struggling in Scandal Politics

Author: Bob Woodward (USA)
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Bob Woodward remains worthy of the title "King of Journalism," and The Shadow contains a wealth of little-known inside stories and vivid details. —The New York Times I believe there are two people who absolutely should read this book and take it to heart: Bush Jr. and Gore. —The Daily Telegraph Bob Woodward, the superhero among American journalists who brought down Nixon by exposing the Watergate scandal, is still at his peak 25 years later. Presidential candidates should read this book and learn from it. —Business Week The Shadow systematically records a history of a president's self-deception and self-pity. It's also highly readable. —The Washington Post The author brilliantly demonstrates the extensive contact he had with top White House officials over more than 20 years, unmatched by anyone else. His story has endured because of his meticulous investigation and superb narrative skills. —The Sunday Times The Shadow is a masterpiece of political reporting—thrilling, engaging, and fascinating. If you like discussing politics over dinner, it's a great ice cream. —The San Diego Union-Tribune There's no doubt that the part of the book on the Clinton administration will be a key source for in-depth research on the Clinton administration and its underlying political culture. —The Washington Times A book of great value and thought-provoking for even the most casually interested student of modern presidential politics. It moves quickly and contains plenty of inside information. —The Advocate Woodward successfully constructs a highly readable and often compelling narrative. He tells us a disheartening but believable fact: the era of the great presidentship of Lincoln and Roosevelt has passed. —The Houston Chronicle The book splendidly describes the investigation into the public and private lives of Clinton and Hillary. The powerful narrative transforms what would otherwise be stale and embarrassing events into a gripping and dramatic tragedy. —The Oregonian It's highly captivating—a thick book that you can't put down and finish in just a couple of days or three. —The Fort Worth Star-Telegram As always, the story told by the genius interviewer. —The Weekly Standard Since publishing The President's Club, Bob Woodward has become the best-selling author to expose the secrets of the White House. This is his latest book, which has caused a great stir in the United States. Based on reviewing countless presidential files, diaries, indictment records, and interviewing hundreds of participants, Woodward describes how five presidents—Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr., and Clinton—faced endless investigations, their frustrations, awkwardness, helplessness, and struggles. The book also devotes half its length to the scandal surrounding Clinton. Woodward reveals how Stare's investigation turned into a prolonged battle between him and Clinton, with detailed and proactive descriptions of the behind-the-scenes activities and legal strategies both sides used to attack or protect the Clinton couple. The book also describes how the impeachment affected Clinton's decision-making on the Kosovo war, as well as how it harmed his life, marriage, and presidency.