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Confidence Man

The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America

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Confidence Man

By: Maggie Haberman
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*THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*

*A Financial Times Book of the Year*

*Economist Book of the Year*

‘A political epic’ – Guardian

‘This is the book Trump fears most.’ – Axios

Few journalists have covered Donald Trump more extensively than Maggie Haberman. And few better understand the polarizing 45th president or his motivations. In this astonishing, illuminating book, Haberman reveals all about Trump the man, the president and the phenomenon.

Interviews with hundreds of sources and with Trump himself portray a complicated and often contradictory figure. Capable of kindness but relying on casual cruelty as it suits his purposes. Pugnacious. Insecure. Lonely. Vindictive. Menacing. Smarter than his critics contend and colder and more calculating than his allies believe. A man who embedded himself in popular culture for decades, laying the groundwork to galvanize support for a successful run for high office.

Chronicling Trump’s entire career, from his rise in New York City to his tortured post-presidency and potential comeback, Confidence Man is a magnificent, disturbing reckoning of the president who pushed American democracy to the brink.

©2022 Maggie Haberman (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State

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Critic reviews

‘A devastating portrait’ Economist

‘Maggie Haberman, the New York Times’ Trump whisperer, delivers. Her latest book is much more than 600 pages of context, scoop and drama. It is a political epic, tracing Donald Trump’s journey from the streets of Queens to Manhattan’s Upper East Side, from the White House to Mar-a-Lago, his Elba. There, the 45th president holds court – and broods and plots his return.’Guardian

‘[Confidence Man] will be a primary source about the most vexing president in American history for years to come… [Haberman] is an exemplar of her craft, relentless, judicious and even-keeled.’ New York Times
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Very good Very interesting if you want to know some of trumps motivations. Nobody better then Maggie Habberman

Very good Very interesting if you want to know some of trumps motivations.

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This was beautifully narrated by the author without drama, allowing the tumultuous events to speak for themselves. Her grasp of the relationship nuances was key to the grip of the story. I remember watching some of the elements as they unfolded at the time. Enlightening, and riveting.

Absolutely Fascinating

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Written with distance to the subject, no sensationalism. It is a character assassination…and deservedly so !

Best Book on Trump

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I found this book interesting. The timeline is very clear and offers a good representation of the steps of Donald Trump towards becoming the 45th President of the United States and his time in office. I did find it quite long though.

Long but clear

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I didn’t know a lot about donald trump before he took power. Now into his second term, this book is needed to show, actually, how predictable trump can be and the movers and shakers who had the most influence. Very good and well read.

Very insightful

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Actually difficult to pause the audio such was the captivation. Superb narration. No surprise Don is not presented favourably knowing what we already know.

Utterly captivating, brilliant listen

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So well written. Mesmerising and eye opening. Great read or listen - very informative and well researched.

Class

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calmly dispassionate account of the life so far of a truly despicable personal and political career

etye wateringly horrible man

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A comprehensive, fact-laden history of a future-historical figure. Well worth a listen or two.

Comprehensive

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Maggie Haberman tells to most complete story of Trump's life and the consequences of that on his presidency. Though, I am also a fan of the Mary Trump book. This one better tells the behind the scenes goings-on of his presidency. Fascinating. Extremely well written. And of course, effing scary! Absolutely loved the Epilogue. What a deluded narcissist!

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