The White House chiefs of staff wield tremendous power in Washington and beyond; they decide who is allowed to see the president, negotiate with Congress to push the agenda, and enjoy unparalleled access to the leader of the free world. Through extensive, intimate interviews with Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush as well as a host of living chiefs—including Dick Cheney, John Sununu, and Rahm Emanuel—Chris Whipple pulls back the curtain on this unique fraternity.