Citizen Perot

Gerald L. Posner delivers an exhaustive and provocative examination of Ross Perot’s life, from his childhood in Texas through his rise as a self-made billionaire, his influence on U.S.

presidents, his dramatic rescue of employees from Iran, and his unconventional political campaigns, including his 1992 presidential bid.

The book is notable for its unprecedented access to Perot himself, as well as extensive interviews with friends, enemies, and colleagues, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex and often enigmatic figure.