Angler

Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency by Barton Gellman provides a comprehensive look at how Dick Cheney transformed the role of the vice president, wielding significant influence over policy decisions in the Bush administration.

The book explores Cheney's impact on foreign policy, including the Iraq War, and his domestic role in shaping conservative orthodoxy and environmental policy.

Gellman's narrative is based on extensive interviews with high-ranking officials, offering insights into Cheney's secretive yet powerful tenure.