Fear

Trump in the White House
3.87 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 65,042 ratings, 7,276 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Fear by Bob Woodward delves into the inner workings of the Trump administration, offering a detailed narrative of the chaotic decision-making processes and intense power struggles within the White House. Woodward provides an investigative account based on interviews and documents, revealing the challenges faced by staff attempting to implement or resist the president's policies. It's a gripping exploration of political dynamics and the complexities of leadership at the highest level.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Fear. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the inner workings of political power and decision-making in the White House. It offers an intriguing exploration of leadership, examining how key figures navigate the complex landscape of contemporary politics and current affairs.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Fear

The definitive insight into President Trump's White House from Bob Woodward.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

The Observer Book of the Year

Fear is a meticulously researched account of a White House and a president in financial, legal and personal disorder... essential reading’ Daily Mail

The inside story on President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it.

With authoritative reporting honed through eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama, author Bob Woodward reveals in unprecedented detail the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump’s White House and precisely how he makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies. Woodward draws from hundreds of hours of interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, personal diaries, files and documents. The focus is on the explosive debates and the decision-making in the Oval Office, the Situation Room, Air Force One and the White House residence.

Fear is the most intimate portrait of a sitting president ever published during the president’s first years in office.


'I think you’ve always been fair' President Donald J. Trump, in a call to Bob Woodward, August 14, 2018

'The sheer weight of anecdotes depicts a man with no empathy and a pathological capacity for lying' Financial Times

Fear depicts a White House awash in dysfunction, where the Lord of the Flies is the closest thing to an owner's manual' The Guardian

'Though his books are often sensational, he is the opposite of sensationalist... He’s Washington's chronicler in chief' Nick Bryant, BBC

'Horribly fascinating. Strongly recommended. If you can bear it' Richard Dawkins

'He is the master and I'd trust him over politicians of either party any day of the week' New York Times

'Woodward is truth’s gold standard' Washington Post

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Fear by Bob Woodward is widely recognised for providing an in-depth, meticulous depiction of the Trump White House, highlighting chaos and dysfunction as central themes. Critics praise Woodward's unparalleled access to high-profile sources within the administration, who often speak candidly out of concern for preserving their reputations. Reviewers describe the work as detailed and balanced, with anecdotes portraying a president seen as lacking empathy and leading with impulsive, self-serving decisions. Despite its sometimes alarming contents, the book is lauded for presenting a crucial narrative of contemporary politics, making it essential reading for understanding the inner workings of Trump's presidency.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471181320

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: 16pp colour plates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Bob Woodward is the author of three consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers on President Trump—Fear (2018), Rage (2020), and Peril (2021) with Robert Costa—and an audiobook of 20 interviews with Trump. He has authored 22 bestselling books, 15 of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, covering every president from Nixon to Biden.

Also by Bob Woodward

View all

More from Politics & Current Affairs

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.