The Battle for America: The Story of an Extraordinary Election

The bestselling, truly gripping account of 2008's landmark election, updated through 2009

The election of 2008 shattered political barriers and ignited an extraordinary battle among some of the most formidable political rivals ever to seek the presidency. Now, Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson, two of America's most respected journalists, offer the first complete picture of the strategies-and singular personalities- that accompanied the candidates' first forays into Iowa and New Hampshire through Obama's historic victory on Election Night. Filled with insider details, this riveting, wholly nonpartisan account of the historic election will capture the attention of everyone who witnessed it, as well as future generations who wished they had. A Washington Post and L.A. Times Best Book of the Year.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 05/25/2010
ISBN: 9780143117704
Pages: 448
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.46w x 0.94d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 06/13/2010 pg. 28