What It Takes: The Way to the White House

What It Takes is a groundbreaking book that delves into the psyches of presidential candidates, revealing the ambition, stamina, and pure shamelessness required to become a successful president.

With meticulous reporting and compelling prose, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Ben Cramer brings to life six contenders from the 1988 campaign, including George Bush and Robert Dole among the Republicans, and Democrats Hart, Biden, Gephardt, and Dukakis.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of presidential politics and the qualities that make a great leader.