MICHAEL KRANISH

George Bush se ha convertido en el presidente de Estados Unidos más polémico del último medio siglo. Ante las trascendentales elecciones norteamericanas de noviembre de 2004 John F. Kerry aparece como la unica alternativa para derrocar a Bush. Pero ¿quien es en realidad Kerry? ¿Tiene posibilidades reales de vencer a Bush? Este libro, basado en un trabajo de investigacion publicado por los autores en el prestigioso BOston Globe, constituye la biografia mas profunda y actual del que puede ser el futuro presidente en Estados Unidos.

On Jan. 27, 2004, Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts accomplished one of the most spectacular turnarounds in modern American politics when he capped a surprise win in the Iowa caucus with a victory in the New Hampshire primary. The 2004 Democratic presidential nomination is now (in the words of Robert Novak) "John Kerry''s to lose." Who is the man leading in the race to become the Democratic Party''s nominee for president in 2004? And what kind of political leader is he? The outlines of John Kerry''s life are familiar: A decorated Vietnam veteran who became an influential, if unlikely, anti-war protester. A lanky 60-year-old who quenches his thirst for danger with high-speed kiteboarding, windsurfing, piloting, motorcycling, and, in some cases, driving. A senator with a reputation as an investigator and foreign policy expert. A man married to one of the richest women in America. But beyond this broad picture, Kerry is something of a mystery to the public, largely because of a complex yet riveting personal and professional history outlined in this book. John F. Kerry: The Complete Biography, the first full and in-depth book about the candidate''s life, is based on a highly regarded series on Kerry published in the Boston Globe, plus years of additional reporting. It will explore his background, his service in the military (including significant experiences omitted from Douglas Brinkley''s bestselling Tour of Duty), his early legal and political career, his legislative record and the remarkable turnaround in his political fortunes during the 2004 election cycle. This incisive, frank look at Kerry''s life, and at his strengths and liabilities, is important reading for anyone interested in the presidential campaign.

Authoritative, timely, and provocative, this deeply researched biography of Donald Trump provides a complex portrait of the man whodespite broad skepticismcould be the next president of the United States.Who is Donald J. Trump? Despite decades of scrutiny, many aspects of his life are not well known. To discover Trump in full, The Washington Post assembled a team of award-winning reporters and researchers to delve into every aspect of Trumps improbable life, from his privileged upbringing in Queens to his astonishing 2016 rise to seize the Republican candidacy for president. Coauthored by Washington Post investigative political reporter Michael Kranish and senior editor Marc Fisher, this comprehensive book documents Trumps fascinating family roots, his aggressive efforts to make a name for himself in New York social circles, and his penchant for big betson real estate, branded businesses, and, ultimately, on himself. The authors, seasoned journalists who interviewed Trump for this book, scrutinize everything from his youthful alliance with the power broker Roy Cohn to his alleged dealings with organized crime and his controversial projects in New York City, Atlantic City, Florida, Scotland, and Azerbaijan. The authors examine Trumps wealth, the evolution of his political beliefs, and his peculiar identity as a billionaire businessman, celebrity, global brand, television star, and now candidate for the most powerful office in the world. Few individuals have ever roamed so widely through such diverse realms as real estate, sports, entertainment, and national politics. How has Trumps life informed his bold statements on the economy, immigration, race, global trade, terrorism, and women? Drawn from in-depth reporting by The Washington Post, Trump Revealed is essential reading as the 2016 American presidential election looms.