The hardest job in the world

". . . draws on history and contemporary times to show why we need to reevaluate how we view the presidency, how we choose our presidents, and what we expect from them once they are in office . . . Drawing on research and interviews with current and former White House staffers, [the author] defines what the job of president actually entails, identifies the things that only the President can do, and analyzes how presidents in history have managed the burden"--Provided by publisher.