by Bob Woodward (Author), Scott Armstrong (Author)The Brethren is the first detailed behind-the-scenes account of the Supreme Court in action "A provocative book about a hallowed institution... It is the most comprehensive inside story ever written of the most important court in the world. For this reason alone it is required reading." - BusinessWeek "Explosive...The most controversial book on the Supreme Court yet written." - Los Angeles Times Book Review "It is to the credit of Woodward and Armstrong that they were willing -- and able -- to shatter this conspiracy of silence. It is certainly in the highest tradition of investigative journalism." - Saturday Review Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong have pierced its secrecy to give us an unprecedented view of the Chief and Associate Justices--maneuvering, arguing, politicking, compromising, and making decisions that affect every major area of American life. Author Biography BOB WOODWARD is an associate editor at The Washington Post, where he has worked for more than 50 years. He has shared in two Pulitzer Prizes, one for his Watergate coverage and the other for coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has authored 21 bestselling books, 15 of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. SCOTT ARMSTRONG is executive director of the Information Trust. A former reporter for The Washington Post, he founded the National Security Archive and was a senior investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee.