Published Work

Four decades of journalism covering presidents, politics, and democracy

Books on Presidential History

Published 2013

The Presidents Club

Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity

Co-authored with Michael Duffy. 30 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The remarkable story of how former presidents help sitting presidents, revealing the unique bond between America's commanders-in-chief.

Published 2008

The Preacher and the Presidents

Billy Graham in the White House

Co-authored with Michael Duffy. An exploration of Billy Graham's unique relationship with American presidents, from Harry Truman to George W. Bush, and his role as spiritual adviser to the nation's leaders.

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