Team of Five

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After their presidencies, five men—Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama—join an exclusive fraternity. In this exploration, Kate Andersen Brower reveals the dynamics among these former presidents and their perspectives on a nation altered by the current occupant of the Oval Office, Donald Trump. Utilizing empathetic yet critical insights and firsthand accounts from the Carters, Trump, and the former presidents' close associates, the narrative delves into their unique relationships. It highlights the unexpected bond between George W. Bush and Michelle Obama, the final private moments shared by Bill Clinton and Barack Obama with George H.W. Bush, and the Obamas' retreat to Palm Springs post-Trump's inauguration. The book is particularly relevant as it chronicles how these ex-presidents strive to counteract Trump's efforts to reverse their legacies. It poignantly addresses the loneliness and frustration that accompany the transition from being the world's most powerful leader to a figure with only symbolic influence. Nevertheless, these men and their spouses continue to wield significant political and cultural impact in American society, even as "formers."