War

A new book by Bob Woodward, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and the most authoritative political journalist of our time, reveals the behind-the-scenes history of three major conflicts: the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the bloody massacre in the Middle East, and the struggle for the American presidency.

An unsurpassed master of insider reporting, Woodward guides the reader through the intricate labyrinths of American politics, telling about the Biden administration’s negotiations with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Zelensky, about Trump’s obsession with returning to political Olympus, and the unexpected nomination of Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee for president. Containing Putin in Ukraine, trying to settle the conflict between Israel and Hamas, intra-party feuds — Woodward reveals the extraordinary complexity of making decisions when the result can be a rapid slide into World War III.

"The War" is a painful, terrifying, and at the same time fascinating story about one of the most turbulent periods in American history, offering a sobering insight into how American political intrigue affects Ukraine and its ability to resist Russian aggression.

The best book of 2024 according to the Associated Press, Newsweek magazine, and NPR radio network.