Jerome Powell: The Steady Hand: Leadership, Crisis, and the Battle for the Soul of the Federal Reserve

By John V. Matthews

In a time of relentless political storms and economic upheaval, one man stood at the center of it all--steady, quiet, and unshakably focused. Jerome Powell: The Steady Hand offers an unflinching portrait of the Federal Reserve Chair who guided America through some of the most turbulent financial moments of the 21st century. From his unexpected rise under a Republican president to his dramatic reappointment by a Democrat, Powell's story is one of calm leadership under fire--both literal and political. Through COVID-19 shutdowns, historic stimulus programs, soaring inflation, and the unprecedented return of presidential threats to Fed independence, Powell emerged as a rare figure in Washington: a public servant trusted on both sides of the aisle. Yet in 2025, that trust was tested like never before as Donald Trump called for his "termination," igniting a political and legal firestorm. This deeply researched biography traces Powell's journey from a D.C. childhood and elite education to Wall Street success and, ultimately, the top of the world's most powerful central bank. With gripping detail and rich storytelling, it explores how his philosophy, temperament, and resilience shaped policy--and protected democracy--when it mattered most. Perfect for readers of political biographies, economic history, and anyone seeking to understand the fragile balance between money, power, and principle in modern America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5QL8YM2
• ISBN13: 9798280801660
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 62 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"