"Originally published as a hardcover and ebook in 2017 by Hachette Books, Inc."--T.p. verso..

Includes index.

The phone call -- Storm clouds -- From the back of the bus to center stage -- The Russians, the Russians, the Russians -- Picking the apples -- Trouble comes to the White House -- Gentlemen, let's put our dicks on the table -- Meeting at the FBI -- The duck and the spook -- The smell of a loss -- Bernie, I found the cancer but I won't kill the patient -- The collapse -- I am not Patsey the slave -- Hacker house -- October surprise -- The terror comes home -- State of denial -- Firefighters -- Comey's 18-wheeler -- Election night -- Grief and regret -- Epilogue : Choose hope, choose action -- Timeline of the hacking.

Hacks is Donna Brazile’s insider account of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, focusing on the Democratic National Committee’s internal struggles and the external pressures that ultimately helped lead to Donald Trump's victory. Brazile reveals:

How the DNC was compromised by Russian hackers and the consequences this had on the campaign.

The Clinton campaign's control over the DNC, raising questions about fairness and transparency in the primary race.

The complicated relationship between the DNC, the Obama administration, and the Clinton campaign.

The impact of leaked emails on public perception and media coverage.

The internal conflicts and breakdowns within the Democratic Party that weakened its electoral prospects.

Brazile's personal reflections on the lessons learned and the need for reform to protect future elections and restore democratic integrity.

The book blends political memoir with investigative journalism, providing a candid and critical look at the challenges facing the Democratic Party and American democracy.