State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III by Bob Woodward

In this penetrating investigation, Bob Woodward reveals the hidden story behind the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. Through exclusive interviews, confidential memos, and inside accounts from top officials, State of Denial exposes how optimism, misinformation, and political calculation shaped one of the most consequential wars of modern times. Woodward uncovers the growing divide between the White House and the military, the suppressed intelligence about the war’s failures, and the mounting cost of decisions made in secrecy. It is a compelling portrait of power under pressure — and a government unable to face the truth.