The Man Who Ran Washington

Discover the riveting story of James A. Baker III, the legendary White House chief of staff and secretary of state who ran Washington when it ran the world. Co-authored by the Chief White House correspondent at The New York Times and the Washington columnist at The New Yorker, this biography is a must-read for any would-be power broker. Baker's career spanned four decades, advising every Republican president from Ford to W. Bush. His ability to make Washington work and pull the levers of power at home and abroad made him one of the most influential political figures of his time. This book is an electrifying escape from the gridlock of today's political climate.