Dickerson, John

". . . 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.

"Whistlestop tells the human story of nervous gambits hatched in first-floor hotel rooms, failures of will before the microphone, and the cross-country crack-ups of long-planned stratagems. At the bar at the end of a campaign day, these are the stories reporters rehash for themselves and embellish for newcomers. In addition to the familiar tales, Whistlestop is a ride through the American campaign history with one of its most enthusiastic conductors guiding you through the landmarks along the way."--Provided by publisher.