War (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk) af Bob Woodward

Selected by WATERSTONES as one of their TOP POLITICS BOOKS for 2024

Bob Woodward, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, presents an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes account of three wars: Ukraine, the Middle East, and the battle for the American presidency.

War is a comprehensive and personal narrative of one of the most chaotic eras in both presidential politics and American history.

We witness President Joe Biden and his senior advisers engaged in tense discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Additionally, we observe Donald Trump operating a shadow presidency while attempting to reclaim political influence.

Through unmatched, inside-the-room reporting, Woodward illustrates President Biden’s strategy for managing the war in Ukraine, the most significant land conflict in Europe since World War II, alongside his difficult efforts to navigate the violent Middle Eastern clash between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas.

Woodward uncovers the remarkable intricacies and implications of wartime back-channel diplomacy and decision-making aimed at preventing the use of nuclear weapons and averting a swift descent into World War III.

The fierce political struggle intensifies as Americans gear up for the 2024 election, beginning with a contest between President Biden and Trump, culminating in the surprising rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.

War offers a candid look at the vice president as she strives to embrace Biden’s legacy and policies while laying the groundwork for her own presidential campaign.

Once again, Woodward’s journalism sets a benchmark for authority and insight in the field.