Flawed as a human being, Lyndon Johnson was a towering public figure of his era, a man whose social programs changed America in profound ways. In this intriguing new biography, the authors explore the political and personal influences that made Johnson such an unpredictable, charismatic and difficult man, depicting his life as a constant tension between political expediency and doing the right thing for Americans. This biography traces the life, influences and motivations of this compelling figure who occupied the White House during one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the United States.