Whipple, Chris
The Gatekeepers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804138260
- author:
- Whipple, Chris
- format:
- Paperback (06 Mar 2018)
- publisher:
- Broadway Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 20.07 x 13.46 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- United States / 20th Century Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency by Chris Whipple. This behind-the-scenes look at the White House Chiefs of Staff reveals how these individuals wield tremendous power in Washington and beyond. From Dick Cheney to Donald Rumsfeld, each chief has played a pivotal role in shaping an administration. Through extensive interviews with eighteen living chiefs and two former presidents, award-winning journalist Chris Whipple pulls back the curtain on this unique fraternity. The Gatekeepers offers a fresh perspective on presidential history, showing how key chiefs have made or broken administrations. With shrewd analysis and never-before-reported details, this book provides an essential portrait of the toughest job in Washington.