Year Zero: The Five-Year Presidency

Designing and operating an effective White House are critical to the success of any presidency--and to democracy in the United States. Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Christopher Liddell offers a strategic approach to building a strong and successful presidency. An astute and experienced operative, he demonstrates persuasively that action must be taken early, comprehensively, and visibly, starting in what he calls Year Zero, the year before governing. His book lays out concrete nonpartisan steps and recommendations that would significantly improve how the White House functions and thus rebuild trust in one of our most fundamental institutions.

Author: Christopher P. Liddell
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Published: 01/23/2024
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.13h x 6.06w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9780813951133

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2023

About the Author
Christopher P. Liddell has held senior roles in politics, the private sector, and philanthropy. He was a White House Deputy Chief of Staff and has been involved in three presidential transition cycles. In the private sector, he has been Chief Financial Officer of several major companies, including Microsoft and General Motors.