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Jacket Description/Back: It's time for Will to forge his own path. But the force that drives him to greatness could also destroy him--and his family. As the firstborn son of an old and powerful family, William Jennings Worthington?VI knows what it's like to be under pressure. Groomed from birth with the relentless message that he was destined for greatness, Will has always pushed himself to succeed--nearly as much as his never-satisfied financial tycoon father pushes him. Becoming CEO of the world's largest and most adventuresome oil company seems the next logical step on the success ladder. But when circumstances turn, Will finds himself staring down a road that leads to Capitol Hill. Can he trade the board room for the Senate floor? Or will family secrets keep him from his destiny? Internationally known psychologist and birth order expert Dr. Kevin Leman teams up with national journalist Jeff Nesbit for this compelling new series filled with political intrigue. Dr. Kevin Leman, the "New York Times" bestselling author of more than 50 books, including "The Birth Order Book "and" Born to Win," has made thousands of house calls for "Fox & Friends," "The View," "Today," Bill Bennett's "Morning in America," CBS's "The Early Show," "The 700 Club," CNN, and "Good Morning America." Jeff Nesbit, a former senior communications official at the White House and former director of public affairs for two prominent federal science agencies, is a strategic communications advisor and the author of 20 novels. He writes At the Edge, a weekly column for "U. S. News & World Report."Biographical Note: Internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, speaker, and educator Dr. Kevin Leman has taught and entertained audiences worldwide. The "New York Times" bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 books, including "The Birth Order Book," " Born to Win," " Have a New Family by Friday," " "and" Have a New Kid by Friday" has made thousands of house calls through "FOX & Friends," "The View," "TODAY," Bill Bennett's "Morning in America," CBS's "The Early Show," "The 700 Club," and CNN. Jeff Nesbit is a former communications director to the vice president at the White House, served as the director of public affairs for two prominent federal science agencies, and has been a national journalist with Knight Ridder Newspapers. He is the author of 20 novels. Cocreator of the Emmy award-winning "Science of the Olympic Winter Games" and the "Science of NFL Football" video series with NBC Sports, Jeff is executive director for Climate Nexus and writes "At the Edge," a weekly science column for "U. S. News & World Report."Marc Notes: The firstborn son of the powerful Worthington family has been groomed for political power since his first breath. Will family secrets keep him from getting there? --; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: As the firstborn son of an old and powerful family, William Jennings Worthington?VI knows what it's like to be under pressure. Groomed from birth with the relentless message that he was destined for greatness, Will has always pushed himself to succeed--nearly as much as his never-satisfied financial tycoon father pushes him. Becoming CEO of his company seems the next logical step on the success ladder. But when circumstances turn, Will finds himself staring down a road that leads to Capitol Hill. Can he trade the board room for the Senate floor? Or will a closetful of family secrets keep him from his destiny? Bestselling author, psychologist, and birth order expert Dr. Kevin Leman teams up with novelist and journalist Jeff Nesbit for this compelling new series. In a culture that can't get enough of political intrigue and sneak peeks inside powerful families, this book is sure to find a ready audience.

Contributor Bio:  Leman, Kevin An internationally known psychologist and humorist, Dr. Kevin Leman has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Have a New Kid by Friday, Have a New Husband by Friday, Parenting Your Powerful Child, Sheet Music, and The Birth Order Book has made thousands of house calls through radio and television programs, including Fox & Friends, The View, Fox s The Morning Show, Today, Dr. Bill Bennett s Morning in America, The 700 Club, CBS s The Early Show, James Robison s LIFE Today, CNN, and Focus on the Family. He has also served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Arizona and have five children and two grandchildren. Find out more at www.birthorderguy.com. Contributor Bio:  Nesbit, Jeff Jeff Nesbit is a former communications director to the vice president at the White House, served as the director of public affairs for two prominent federal science agencies, and has been a national journalist with Knight Ridder Newspapers. He is the author of 20 novels. Cocreator of the Emmy award-winning "Science of the Olympic Winter Games" and the "Science of NFL Football" video series with NBC Sports, Jeff is executive director for Climate Nexus and writes "At the Edge," a weekly science column for "U. S. News & World Report".