Peril

The storming of the Capitol on 6 January 2021 revealed the transition from President Trump to President Biden to be one of the most dangerous periods in American history. Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's book "Peril" reveals that secret action was taken by the US military to prevent Trump from starting a war. It provides a spellbinding and definitive portrait of a nation on the brink, with vivid, eyewitness accounts of what really happened. The book also offers an inside look at Bidens presidency, revealing the background to his controversial decision to leave Afghanistan.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

The storming of the Capitol on 6 January 2021 marked a pivotal moment in American history, marking the transition from President Trump to President Biden. However, as revealed in the explosive book "Peril" by renowned journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, the situation was far more complex than a mere domestic political crisis.

At the highest level of the US military, secret actions were taken to prevent Trump from potentially initiating a war. Woodward and Costa conducted extensive interviews with over 200 key figures at the heart of the turmoil, resulting in a captivating and definitive portrait of a nation on the brink.

The book takes readers deep into the Trump White House, the Biden White House, the 2020 campaign, and the Pentagon and Congress, providing vivid, eyewitness accounts of the events that unfolded. Through the use of never-before-seen material from secret orders, transcripts of confidential calls, diaries, emails, meeting notes, and other personal and government records, "Peril" offers an unparalleled history of this critical period.

In addition to providing a detailed account of the transition, "Peril" also offers a revealing insight into Bidens presidency, shedding light on the background behind his controversial decision to leave Afghanistan. As he took office, Biden faced a daunting array of challenges, including the ongoing pandemic and its devastating economic impact, as well as navigating a bitter and paralyzing partisan divide and the lingering shadow of the former president.

In his inauguration speech, Biden declared, "We have much to do in this winter of peril." "Peril" is an extraordinary story, documenting the end of one presidency and the beginning of another. It is a culmination of Bob Woodward's bestselling investigative journalism, showcasing his unparalleled ability to uncover the truth and expose the hidden stories that shape our world.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398512160