{"product_id":"team-of-five-the-presidents-club-in-the-age-of-trump-isbn-9780062668974","title":"Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Residence\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFirst Women\u003c\/em\u003e—also a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller—comes a poignant, news-making look at the lives of the five former presidents in the wake of their White House years, including the surprising friendships they have formed through shared perspective and empathy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter serving the highest office of American government, five men—Jimmy Carter, the late George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama—became members of the world’s most exclusive fraternity. In \u003cem\u003eTeam of Five\u003c\/em\u003e, Kate Andersen Brower goes beyond the White House to uncover what, exactly, comes after the presidency, offering a glimpse into the complex relationships of these five former presidents, and how each of these men views his place in a nation that has been upended by the Oval Office’s current, norm-breaking occupant, President Donald Trump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an empathetic yet critical eye and firsthand testimony from the Carters, Donald Trump, and the top aides, friends, and family members of the five former presidents, \u003cem\u003eTeam of Five\u003c\/em\u003e takes us inside the exclusive world of these powerful men and their families, including the unlikely friendship between George W. Bush and Michelle Obama, the last private visits Bill Clinton and Barack Obama shared with George H.W. Bush, and the Obamas’ flight to Palm Springs after Donald Trump’s inauguration. Perhaps most timely, this insightful, illuminating book overflows with anecdotes about how the ex-presidents are working to combat President Trump’s attempts to undo the achievements and hard work accomplished during their own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps most poignantly, \u003cem\u003eTeam of Five\u003c\/em\u003e sheds light on the inherent loneliness and inevitable feelings of powerlessness and frustration that come with no longer being the most important person in the world, but a leader with only symbolic power. There are ways, though, that these men, and their wives, have become powerful political and cultural forces in American life, even as so-called “formers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeam of Five\u003c\/em\u003e includes 16 pages of color photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An intimate, compulsively readable account of the dynamics that have shaped—and sometimes destroyed—relations at the top of the American political hierarchy.... [and] a valuable addition to the literature of the modern presidency.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal on First in Line\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Crisp, engrossing.... Brower delivers what she did in her previous books\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ea readable, insightful account of how the vice presidency has evolved and the men could end up in the Oval Office some day.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today on First in Line\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Combining fascinating inside stories with astute political insights, \u003cem\u003eFirst in Line\u003c\/em\u003e fills a long-missing hole in American history. We learn here how men from Richard Nixon to Mike Pence have played their sometimes essential, sometimes useless roles in the prestigious but peculiar job of Vice President.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCokie Roberts, author of Ladies of Liberty, on First in Line\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A highly readable . . . deep look at the women who help and sometimes overshadow their powerful husbands.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today on First Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A revealing look at America’s first ladies, shining a spotlight on both their friendships and feuds.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Today Show on First Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The tell-all \u003cem\u003eThe Residence\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring intimate anecdotes collected from past and current White House staff members, is absolutely delicious.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post on The Residence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Illuminating and anecdote-laden . . . . Presidential history buffs will enjoy this respectful peek into one of America’s most exclusive clubs.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Americans rarely get a glimpse of what life is really like in the fishbowl that is the White House. Kate Andersen Brower’s intimate portrait of what it’s like to take care of the first family is a compelling read. Whether you’re a political or history junkie or devoted\u003cem\u003e Downton Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e viewer, this book adds unique context to understanding our presidents as human beings, something that’s too often forgotten in our daily media grind.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChuck Todd, Meet the Press, on The Residence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Superbly reported. . . . A fascinating backstage account of the world’s most famous residence.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJudy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour, and former White House Correspondent for NBC News, on The Residence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e for the White House Staff.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToday on The Residence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brower does not deny partisan politics, but she finds an overarching spirit of camaraderie among those who’ve borne the office’s burdens. Based on what Brower has learned from the past, she guardedly and generously tries to anticipate how Donald Trump will fare when he eventually joins this tiny fraternity. Insights into presidential life beyond the rancor of everyday politics will make this a very popular read for the general public.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brower is quickly becoming a brand-name Washington writer because of her ability to deliver juicy tidbits and insider information while steering her books toward a mainstream audience without sacrificing historical credibility.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kate Andersen Brower has a wonderful reporter’s eye for the telling detail that makes history engaging and real.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvan Thomas, author of Ike’s Bluff and Being Nixon, on First in Line\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888907776229,"sku":"NP9780062668974","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062668974.jpg?v=1730230075","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/team-of-five-the-presidents-club-in-the-age-of-trump-isbn-9780062668974","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}