The Agenda & Shadow by Bob Woodward Hardcover Dust Jacket

Agenda: Inside the Clinton White House (1994) – Bob Woodward This book provides an in-depth look at Bill Clinton’s early presidency, focusing on his economic policies, struggles with Congress, and internal White House conflicts. Woodward uses insider accounts to detail the decision-making process and the political battles Clinton faced while shaping his administration’s agenda. Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate (1999) – Bob Woodward Woodward examines how the Watergate scandal influenced the presidencies of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. The book explores how each president dealt with issues of scandal, secrecy, and accountability in the post-Watergate era, showing how the shadow of Nixon’s downfall shaped their leadership and decisions. Both books focus on political power, decision-making, and the long-lasting effects of scandal in American governance.