The Whole Damn Deal

It isn't the positions Strauss held that make his story fascinating; it is what he represented about the culture of Washington in his day. He was a master of the art of knowing everyone who mattered and getting things done. Based on exclusive access to Strauss, "The Whole Damn Deal" brings to life a vanished epoch of working behind the scenes, political deal-making, and successful bipartisanship in Washington. 352 pp. 35,000 print.