The Showman

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The Showman offers a rare, firsthand look at the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the eyes of President Zelensky and his inner circle. Drawing on four years of reporting and close encounters on the front lines, this book reveals the transformation of Zelensky from comedian to a powerful symbol of resilience.

An intimate portrait of President Zelensky’s leadership during Ukraine’s darkest hours.

With unprecedented access, Simon Shuster presents the first inside account of the war, based on extensive travels with Zelensky and dozens of interviews with the president, his wife, friends, foes, advisers, ministers, and military leaders. The Showman explores Zelensky’s journey from a slapstick actor to the face of global resistance, showing how he united democracies worldwide behind Ukraine’s cause.

The book offers a nuanced view of Zelensky, acknowledging his early setbacks as a peacemaker and his readiness to suppress political opposition. It paints a complex picture of a man determined to break a cycle of historical oppression that stretches back generations.

Even as conflict continues, Zelensky shares his vision for the future and reveals his strategy for countering Russia while maintaining Western support. The Showman provides a gripping, close-up perspective on the invasion through the eyes of its central figure and unlikely hero.

More than just a work of eyewitness journalism, this book delivers a vital perspective on a war shaping our era. As a study in leadership and human determination, its relevance is both timeless and universal. As Anne Applebaum notes, “This book offers a front row seat to history as it is being made.”

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