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Liz Cheney

Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Oath and Honor, Liz Cheney offers an insider’s narrative of the political and social upheaval surrounding the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional duties and preserving democratic integrity amidst crisis. Cheney, drawing from her perspective as a senior Republican and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, details the events leading up to the assault, the breach itself, and subsequent efforts to hold accountable those responsible, while examining the broader implications for American democracy and leadership. This book includes descriptions of political violence.

Reviews & Readership

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Liz Cheney's Oath and Honor offers a compelling insider's perspective on political integrity and recent American history. Critics commend her forthrightness and detailed account, but opinions diverge on her partisan depictions, with some finding them overly critical. Overall, it's seen as a significant, though polarizing, contribution to political discourse.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Oath and Honor?

Readers who relish Oath and Honor by Liz Cheney appreciate political memoirs with an emphasis on moral courage. Fans of Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy and A Higher Loyalty by James Comey will find this book compelling. Suitable for those invested in American politics and governance, it provides an insider's perspective on integrity in leadership.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Politics / Government

History: U.S.

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Themes

Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Society: Nation

Genre

Biography