This book tells the inside story of America's policy toward Israel and the Palestinians during the George W. Bush years.

"A Council on Foreign Relations book."

Introduction --Early days -- 9-11 and the search for a policy -- Roadmap to disengagement -- "New realities on the ground" -- Arafat, disengagement, Sharon -- Olmert, peace or war? -- War in Lebanon, and Condi -- From Mecca to Annapolis -- The "meeting" at Annapolis -- Two trips to Jerusalem -- Final days in Gaza and Turtle Bay -- Lessons learned -- Conclusion.