The Massachusetts senator who was elected to succeed the late Edward Kennedy recounts the story of his neglect- and abuse-marked childhood, military and career successes, and unexpected entry into politics.

Busted -- Dan Sullivan's hands -- Where they take you in -- Malden -- Cousins -- Albion to Broadway to Salem -- Judy, Brad, and the Judge -- Basketball -- Larry -- Escape -- The Cosmo guy -- Jumping out of planes -- Gail and Mr. Mom -- Running -- "You'll never win" -- "It's the people's seat" -- Mr. Brown goes to Washington -- Spider's web.