John Stewart writes The President, a story of politics, inspired by Georgism and the will of creating a better society.

The value of The President is not simply a literary one. It contains a message to whole mankind. By means of a fast-moving, witty, brilliant prose, Stewart provides both an account of the trials and tribulations of the most powerful man in the world, the US President, and a recall to the essential human attributes: integrity, honour and justice.

Apart from being a brilliant representation of our times, this book is also an essay on Georgism and the political and sociological findings of the American economist of the 19th century, Henry George; a must-read for anyone interested in his work or in the political movement. It allows the reader to enjoy a sublime work of fiction interspersed with philosophical gems.

John Duncan, the President, has experienced an epiphany, a striking realisation that, if acted upon, is destined to have ramifications far beyond his own lifetime. Yet there are those who do not share his view, and will make everything not to let him walk his way. In the corrupted and sometimes seedy world of politics, the President must fight to keep his ideas alive, and to remain true to himself.

This book is a refreshing marriage of moral message with a myriad of activity: a burgeoning love affair and an impending hostage crisis, just to name a few. One can scarcely fail to be drawn in by Stewart’s lucid and stylistic prose and his sincere, believable characters.

Stewart has created an engaging work, delivering a poignant, thought-provoking message in the midst of an expertly crafted and finely tuned narrative.