President Nixon: Solitary White House

"President Nixon" by Richard Reeves, the New York Times-bestselling author of "President Kennedy," provides an authoritative perspective on Nixon's presidency. The focus is not on his accomplishments as president, but on the remarkable fact that he even became president. Through extensive interviews, newly discovered documents, and declassified tapes, Reeves presents a surprising and contradictory portrait of this brilliant man.

Despite his aspirations for greatness, Nixon had trust issues. His closest aides were spying on him as he spied on them. Meanwhile, cabinet members, generals, and admirals were spying on all of them, resulting in a constant state of uncertainty and confusion. The White House became a place where truth was elusive. Reeves uncovers a presidency plagued by paranoia and corruption from the very beginning. He reveals how Nixon and Kissinger used the CIA to cover up a murder committed by American soldiers in Vietnam, leading to the theft and publication of the Pentagon Papers. This sets the stage for secret counterintelligence units within the White House and eventually the Watergate burglaries and cover-up.

"President Nixon" tells the remarkable and complex story of a political figure who was both praised and reviled. Even today, Nixon remains a controversial subject. The book has garnered praise, with The New York Times Book Review stating that it is a great introduction to Nixon and his presidency. Walter Isaacson, author of "Kissinger: A Biography," commends Reeves for bringing another presidency to life. Bob Woodward, author of "Maestro," describes the book as a haunting story, highlighting the wealth of information that presents Nixon as an isolated and lonely figure.

In summary, "President Nixon" offers an intriguing exploration of a man and a presidency filled with contradictions. Reeves paints a vivid picture of a leader who faced deep-seated trust issues and was surrounded by a web of secrecy and corruption. The book provides a wealth of information that presents a convincing case for Nixon's isolation and sheds light on the infamous Watergate scandal.

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