This unique and timely book is a chronicle of the unrivalled political life of the late Samus Brennan who, during a period of over 21 years (1987-2008), served as an Irish government minister in nine different departments. It tells the human and personal inside story of a life in Government under Charles Haughey, Albert Reynolds and Bertie Ahern - the challenges, the opportunities, the difficulties, the personalities, the thoughts, and the political battles.