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A must-read for all political junkies, future campaign workers, literature professors, and anyone who enjoys a classic tale of betrayal and power. Bailey drank the Palin Kool-Aid early on -- he was in the inner circle throughout her meteoric rise from smalltown mayor to national influence. The book is as much about one good man's fight to avoid being disillusioned by his idol, as it is about the detailed pettiness and vindictiveness of Sarah & Todd's Alaska reign. You can feel the emotional struggle Bailey undergoes to maintain his status as Sarah's confidant and trusted consigliere while the cognitive dissonance of reality piles up around him, and eventually destroys his loyalty. The book is a primer on how not to build a solid political machine: how can anyone run for office after making enemies out of trusted friends and dedicated staff?