A portrait of Nixon's purgatory--Anson recounts Nixon's private anguish, his legal and financial struggles, the behind-the-scenes drama of Ford's pardon, the support of the Chinese leadership, the writing of his memoirs, the catharsis of the Frost interviews with his admission of sorrow and regret (if not guilt), his loyal family life, his relationships with Presidents Reagan, Ford and Carter as well as with Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig and with his fellow conspirators.