{"product_id":"power-by-douglas-e-schoen-9781682452042","title":"Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower\u003c\/em\u003e by Douglas E. Schoen is an insightful memoir by a political consultant who has been the power behind Presidents, Prime Ministers, and even a politician-priest. Schoen played a pivotal role in Bill Clinton's re-election campaign, steered him through the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and conducted the first-ever presidential poll for Donald Trump in 1987. He was also instrumental in guiding Michael Bloomberg through three terms as Mayor of New York. Notably, three of Schoen’s clients—Israeli leaders Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Menachem Begin—were Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Tragically, Rabin and Yugoslav politician Zoran Djindjic were assassinated during his career. In this work, Schoen distills the 50 truths of power learned in his illustrious career as a “Political Insider,” the title of his long-running Fox-TV show. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a substantive reflection on the gravitas of political power. Schoen reveals that both good and bad decisions have the potential to reshape the world, making \u003cem\u003ePower\u003c\/em\u003e a serious read for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited life's work from one of the world's top political advisors is organised into four parts: \"Know Yourself\", \"Evaluate Your Circumstances\", \"Judge Your Timing\", and \"Reward Your Friends\". The 50 truths about power include lessons learned from notable political figures and key decision-makers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART ONE: KNOW YOURSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFIRST, DO NO SELF-HARM\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bill Clinton, President of the United States 1993–2001, Governor of Arkansas 1983–1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOUR WEAKNESSES ARE YOUR STRENGTHS . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e - Donald Trump, President of the United States 2017–2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . AND YOUR STRENGTHS ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ehud Barak, Prime Minister of Israel 1999–2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU ARE NOT ENTITLED\u003c\/strong\u003e - Carter Burden, New York City Councilman 1970–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOLLOW YOUR MUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shimon Peres, President of Israel 2007-2014, Prime Minister of Israel 1995–1996, 1984–1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePURSUE A PURPOSE GREATER THAN YOURSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City 2002–2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSE YOUR ANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e - Charles Evers, Mayor of Fayette, Mississippi 1985–1989, 1969–1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEFINE YOURSELF, YOURSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hillary Rodham Clinton, US Secretary of State 2009–2013, US Senator 2001–2009, First Lady 1993–2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBE HAPPY, BE POPULAR\u003c\/strong\u003e - Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy 2008–2011, 2001–2006, 1994–1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART TWO: EVALUATE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUCK IT UP\u003c\/strong\u003e - Joe Biden, President of the United States 2021–, Vice-President of the United States 2009–2017, US Senator 1973–2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WORLD IS EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID AND DONE . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Likely Voter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . AND THE WORLD IS EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT SAID AND NOT DONE\u003c\/strong\u003e - The “Shy Trumper”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEOPLE ARE NOT NORMAL\u003c\/strong\u003e - Anthony Weiner, US Representative 1999–2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHINK WITHOUT HOPE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan 2014–2021, and Joe Biden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePIGGYBACK THE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US Representative 2019–\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDISTRACT AND MISLEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ed Koch, Mayor of New York City 1978–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROACH THE THRONE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Richard Holbrooke, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations 1999–2001, Balkans envoy 1996–1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARE FOR LUCK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Joe Biden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART THREE: JUDGE YOUR TIMING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTIME IS THE ONLY THING IN LIMITED SUPPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Barack Obama, President of the United States 2009–2017, US Senator 2005–2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINERTIA RULES\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Institutional Revolutionary Party of Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WORLD CHANGES QUICKLY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michael Bloomberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"WHEN AVAILABLE, TAKE CERTAINTY\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shimon Peres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . OR STRATEGICALLY DELAY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bill Clinton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUTWORK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michael Bloomberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE THE RISK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel 1977–1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART FOUR: REWARD YOUR FRIENDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU ARE YOUR FRIENDS\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"The West Side Kids\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU CAN EARN YOURSELF A LOT OF GOODWILL VERY CHEAPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e . . . - Lobbying\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . . 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