First published 2004
Kerry faces the weight of political ambition as he navigates the treacherous waters of American politics. The Massachusetts senator stands at campaign headquarters, watching poll numbers shift like sand beneath his feet. His decades of public service collide with the brutal reality of a presidential race that demands everything while promising nothing. Kerry must balance his war hero past with present-day attacks on his character. His wife Teresa watches from the sidelines as political operatives reshape her husband's image for mass consumption. The campaign trail stretches endlessly ahead, filled with town halls, debates, and the constant pressure to perform. Kerry discovers that running for president means surrendering control of his own story. The book captures the isolation that comes with seeking the highest office in the land.
Genres: american-fiction, american, political-science, biography-memoir, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, political-drama
Setting: Massachusetts, United States
Period: 21st-century
429 pages · Paperback · Planeta