First published 2004
Peter Schweizer pulls back the curtain on the Bush family through exclusive interviews with family members and close associates. He reveals the intense rivalry between brothers George W. and Jeb Bush, explores their disagreements with their father over Iraq policy, and documents Jeb's presidential ambitions for 2008. The authors examine how George W. Bush handles the pressures of leading the war on terrorism, which he views as a religious conflict shaped by his personal faith. Schweizer traces the family's secret business relationships in the oil industry and their strategic alliances with other powerful American families like the Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Tafts. These connections have helped the Bushes consolidate Republican Party influence over generations. The book argues that unlike traditional political dynasties, the Bushes operate as a modern, adaptable network that prioritizes pragmatism and opportunity over ideology, ensuring their continued dominance in American politics.
Genres: biography, political-science, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-secrets, political-dynasty
Setting: United States
Period: 21st Century
574 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday