The book reveals that during Barack Obama's term the threats on the life of the president increased by 400% compared to his predecessor.

The book was reviewed positively by USA Today as a "fascinating exposé ... high-energy read ... amusing, saucy, often disturbing anecdotes about the VIPs the Secret Service has protected and still protects ... [accounts come] directly from current and retired agents (most identified by name, to Kessler's credit) ...

Balancing the sordid tales are the kinder stories of presidential humanity ..."[1] and by Newsweek, who said, "Kessler's such a skilled storyteller, you almost forget this is dead-serious nonfiction ...

The behind-the-scenes anecdotes are delightful, but Kessler has a bigger point to make, one concerning why the under-appreciated Secret Service deserves better leadership.

"[2] However, the Washington Post review called its revelations "boring and familiar", noting "What is truly dangerous is the kind of National Enquirer-style gossip in Kessler's book" as "the author simply milked the agents for the juiciest gossip he could get and mixed it with a rambling list of their complaints.