"The Power Broker" is a biography of the influential world leader Robert Moses, who significantly shaped New York's urban landscape in the mid-20th century. Author Robert Caro details Moses' complex character, political maneuvering, and controversial decisions that led to the construction of bridges, parks, and highways. While lauded for modernizing New York, Moses faced criticism for displacing communities and reinforcing social inequalities. This biography illuminates the duality of power in shaping public spaces and the political landscape, raising questions about the ethics of governance and the impact of leadership on communities.