The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III Free Audiobook Download by Susan Glasser,Peter Baker

In late May 2012, the nation watched in dismay as James Baker's private plane turned into a glider over Maryland. But this is not just another story of tragedy and loss. The Washington legend was a politician who served during the most tumultuous years of American history, and he saw it all. This audiobook tells the story of Baker's life, as well as his impact on American politics and social policy.

Susan Glasser's biography of the US Secretary of State, James Baker III, has been a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. The book is a racy, detailed account of the political careers of Baker and his wife (now widow) Jeanne. The author weaves together stories about Washington and Dallas, Texas with profiles of many figures including: Margaret Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher; George H.W. Bush; Ronald Reagan; Jimmy Carter; George W. Bush; John Kerry; Bill Clinton; Donald Rumsfeld; Dick Cheney and Leon Panetta.

The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III is a narrative history of the decades-long, controversial career of US Secretary of State James 'Jim' Baker III. The book's author, Susan Glasser, presents a detailed look at the life and career of the former President George H.W. Bush's chief political advisor who would later play key roles in the Reagan Administration and later during his son's time as president, becoming a central figure in American policy making during the Cold War, Gulf War, and 9/11 attacks.

The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Susan Glasser Peter Baker audiobook download is narrated by Michael Quinlan, who does a great job with the audio book. His tone is enthusiastic and his story telling is exciting.

James Baker III (1929-2018) was a Washington insider who led the Washington Post Company, served as Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and helped orchestrate the fall of the Soviet Union before spending a number of years away from public service. In his memoir, The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III, Susan Glasser tells the story of James A. Baker III's life with attention to his pivotal moments in history that include the Iran-Contra affair, the first Gulf War, and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.

James A. Baker III, sometimes referred to as the "Man Who Ran Washington", was behind President George H.W Bush's winning campaign and his successful presidency. His political career spanned four decades and he never lost a race in thirty-three tries, until his defeat in 1982 against Democrat Bill Clements, where he switched parties and found success again as Gerald Ford's chief of staff.