Again, Martin Gold provides an engaging history lesson—this time the story of the Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution, including the arguments for and against limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms of service.

Jon Kyl, Senator Jon Kyl

This is a splendid history of America’s struggle over the issue of presidential term limits. Martin Gold has delivered a finely written and unfailingly interesting account of the conflicts leading to the adoption of the Twenty-Second Amendment: clashes between hallowed tradition and personal ambition, constitutional principle and partisan politics, and trust in the voters and fear of the demagogue.

Bob Bauer, Obama Administration White House Counsel

I’m convinced that no one understands our government—its form, function, and purpose—better than Marty Gold. With characteristic wisdom and insight, he sheds light on the history of the Twenty-second Amendment and its relevance to the present day. This book is an important addition to his oeuvre and a must-read for any student of American politics.

Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, (R-UT) Chairman, Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee

Martin Gold has provided a fascinating and important historical account of the Twenty Second Amendment to our Constitution, which limits presidential tenure to two terms, following the four terms to which Franklin Roosevelt was elected. While critics contend it creates a lame-duck out of every two term incumbent, many presidents elected since the Amendment have achieved major accomplishments in their second term. While I am a firm believer in presidential power, I have also seen the toll that presidency takes on occupants of the Oval Office. Regardless of one's views, this stirring book is essential reading for anyone interested in American constitutional history.

Stuart E. Eizenstat, White House Domestic Policy Adviser to President Carter and author of President Carter: The White House Years