The book describes the political 'travails' of the President during his first year in office.
They finally succeeded after many months of 'travail'.
(..) Our deal with the Saviors is not known among my people... for good cause. We made you a party to that secret when you told us of the Hilltop's own travails, but we did not expect you to share... We can help each other. Don't interrupt the King. We brought you into our confidence. (..)2017 TvShow: The Walking Dead Title: Rock in the Road Season: 7 Episode 9