This book allows us to better understand politicians, those who bear the responsibility and destiny of their country and the world. Pascal de Sutter addresses the profile of politicians in terms of their psychology and behavior. The line between madness and balance is very fragile; where does delusion begin?
This book is an introspection into these men, an intimate dive into their ways of thinking, reflecting, and acting. How can we grasp the personality of men like Hitler, Stalin, Roosevelt, Truman, and today’s leaders?
The work, written in 2007 before Nicolas Sarkozy’s election, focuses mainly on the presidents of the late 20th century and the early 21st century. We discover Mitterrand, Chirac, Bush, Clinton. The author gives us the keys to deciphering and analyzing their psychology.
A perfect guide for making choices in upcoming elections. Pascal de Sutter demonstrates what should not be done: succumbing to the sirens of populism and ease.
The politician, to ensure their career, must lie, and the program is there to entice. It’s marketing, the art of selling a product, in this case, a man or a woman. Ségolène Royale, Hillary Clinton will fail for not having known how to juggle between reality and dream. A politician does not necessarily have to be an Apollo or a beauty queen. The veneer isn’t enough; that extra something is needed to win over the electorate.
These madmen who govern us were not so before their election. Power drove some of them insane. A book that historians should use to understand the facts and their causes. Why a war? Why? The question remains open; perhaps through the pages of this book, the answer will be found.
Thierry Jan
