Veteran White House Correspondent Peter Maer takes readers on his amazing journey from his Illinois hometown to the White House. A frequent flyer on Air Force One, Maer brings history alive with previously untold stories of experiences covering presidents from Carter to Obama. He reveals profound conversations with presidents and first ladies. He describes life-changing assignments covering the aftermaths of a massive earthquake in Mexico and a devastating Asia tsunami. He shares colorful moments including his run-in with a Cheetah on a presidential trip to Africa and discovery of a rat in the White House briefing room. The award-winning former CBS News Radio correspondent provides a unique look at the inner workings of White House news coverage. Readers will also enjoy stories of Peter Maer's youthful adventures and his early ambition to be a journalist