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War

By: Bob Woodward
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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 Chosen by WATERSTONES as one of their BEST POLITICS BOOKS of 2024

Two-time Pulitzer prize winner Bob Woodward tells the revelatory, behind-the-scenes story of three wars – Ukraine, the Middle East and the struggle for the American presidency.

War is an intimate and sweeping account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics and American history.

We see President Joe Biden and his top advisers in tense conversations with Russian president Vladimir Putin, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. We also see Donald Trump, conducting a shadow presidency and seeking to regain political power.

With unrivalled, inside-the-room reporting, Woodward shows President Biden’s approach to managing the war in Ukraine, the most significant land war in Europe since World War II, and his tortured path to contain the bloody Middle East conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.

Woodward reveals the extraordinary complexity and consequence of wartime back-channel diplomacy and decision-making to deter the use of nuclear weapons and a rapid slide into World War III.

The raw cage-fight of politics accelerates as Americans prepare to vote in 2024, starting between President Biden and Trump, and ending with the unexpected elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.

War provides an unvarnished examination of the vice president as she tries to embrace the Biden legacy and policies while beginning to chart a path of her own as a presidential candidate.

Woodward’s reporting once again sets the standard for journalism at its most authoritative and illuminating.©2024 Bob Woodward (P)2024 Simon & Schuster UK Political Science Politics & Government Middle East War Iran Russia

Critic Reviews

'A sober but alarming must-read' (Lloyd Green)
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I liked the wealth information presented - interviews, documents, commentaries. They brought so much modern history and international politics into focus

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The access to the people involved and accounts of what was happening during world events astounds.
We are surrounded by powerful people who make decisions that could lead to disaster.
Thank goodness one person in charge was able to keep the wheels from falling off.
For now.

So much information

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… another Bob Woodward truthful, detailed, well written book. A must read in this unstable times in which some politicians lie with no restrain, BoB Woodward provides us with the facts.

A must read…

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Although mostly based on Biden's administration it was Frightfully insightful on Trump. let's hope the US doesn't go back there with a corrupt Donold

outstanding book

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Well worth the time, this latest episode of Woodward's series on US government machinations covers Biden's tenure, with notes on Trump's activities on the sidelines. Takes us right up to just prior to Trump's unexpected return. Great journalism.

Another enthralling in-the-room account from Woodward

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Liked the journalistic honesty. Disliked the too frequent changes of topic when continuity was begging.

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great read & the story is logical & easy to follow. It is a pity that both Trump & Biden would not be interviewed for the book, especially as we are all in such a difficult situation

Truth is so important

Understanding yesterdays in politics

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Important and balanced. Some uncomfortable facts for all sides but worth the listen. Strongly recommended.

Important.

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Such a good book. Gives real clarity that is often lost through the lens of journalism at the time. Worth the listen.

Breadth of information was amazing

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This is an enjoyable and relevant book, I highly recommend and it is definitely worth listening to

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