Potentates

Potentates is a fictitious portrayal of the world of politics and power. Ren, an innocent ex-priest, accidentally finds himself thrust into the political arena when he is hired as the office manager for the beautiful and ambitious Margaret Hall. He is not prepared, however, for all of the secretive manipulations and unbridled greed that pervade our political system. As Margaret climbs the political ladder, Ren finds himself living life constantly on the edge. Eventually, he realizes he is being torn between his sense of moral dignity and the thrill that permeates him every time he wheels and deals.After experiencing the drama of Potentates, read the non-fiction section of the book, entitled Micro and Macro Power Warriors for insight into the following problems: *Power abuse -- a national epidemic *Power addicts in politics *Power scandals *Power games played by CEOs *Abusive personal power relationships *Preventing power addicts from manipulating you*Alternatives to power games