Bob Woodward's upcoming book War, set for publication on October 15 by Simon & Schuster, will provide an in-depth account of President Biden's approach to managing conflicts abroad, including conversations with world leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
The book will also examine former President Trump's efforts to regain power and conduct a "shadow presidency," as well as Vice President Kamala Harris's role in navigating Biden's legacy while paving her own path as a potential presidential candidate.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden
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Woodward, a renowned author and journalist, has written over 20 best-selling books spanning more than 50 years, starting with his coverage of the Watergate scandal for which he received a Pulitzer Prize.
His books have achieved 15 No. 1 spots on the New York Times best-seller list, and he has received two Pulitzer Prizes, one for his Watergate coverage and the other for his coverage of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Woodward started working on War in 2021, the first year of Biden's presidency, and has been seen in the West Wing, known for his extensive sources in Washington, D.C. He described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a war for territorial conquest that could threaten Poland and Europe.
Despite turning in a completed manuscript, Woodward continues to report and may revise "War" before printing, as the publisher has the capacity to quickly react to new developments for potential updates to the book. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Woodward was represented by attorney Robert Barnett.
Woodward has a history of publishing topical books before national elections, often releasing them as bestsellers.
His previous book, Peril, co-written with Robert Costa, delved into the aftermath of the 2020 election and the events leading to the January 6 Capitol attack.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: NY Times, Axios, AP News, Newsmax, Actual News Magazine, Daily Mail, KION, Medicine Hat News, WDRB, US News.