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A Higher Loyalty

Truth, Lies, and Leadership

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A Higher Loyalty

By: James Comey
Narrated by: James Comey
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The inspiration for The Comey Rule, the Showtime limited series starring Jeff Daniels premiering September 2020

The sensational number one bestseller about taking on the mafia, the Clintons and Trump.

In his Number One bestselling memoir A Higher Loyalty, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.

Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. deputy attorney general in the administration of President George W. Bush. From prosecuting the Mafia and Martha Stewart to helping change the Bush administration's policies on torture and electronic surveillance, overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, Comey has been involved in some of the most consequential cases and policies of recent history.

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Critic Reviews

A well-written memoir, which combines a powerful argument for principled leadership with some acid comment on Trump’s mendacious ego driven alternative
[Comey] deftly, sometimes comically, captures the president as the inattentive, emotionally stunted, self-focused, absent-from-any-civic-sense, absurd fellow almost anyone in contact with him knows him to be… it is a story of probity, honour and virtue… Comey is an Avenger. (Michael Wolff)
Comey has quite a story to tell – and that’s even before we get to the Clinton and Trump chapters that have made this book an instant bestseller...The Trump win and what followed provides the material for the book’s most riveting chapters. Comey has a keen eye and his observations of Trump and his enablers are sharp…In today’s world, truth has become a precious commodity and those ready to risk their careers to defend it are few and far between. (Jonathan Freedland)
Trump offends all that Comey claims to hold dear about power in America and the values and institutions which merit his loyalty. Trump has shot back, but Comey has landed a stinger.
An urgent clarion call. (Edward Luce)
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I had no idea how articulate and interesting Jame Comey is. This isn't just a book about Comey's relationship with Trump, but an in-depth and enlightening look at his life, family and the lessons he's learned along the way. His writing is fluent, and his voice addictive. And it's not all serious - Comey certainly has a great sense of humour. If you're looking for an honest, professional and beautifully written book, I wholeheartedly suggest 'A Higher Loyalty'.

An eye opening listen, loved every minute

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Few books exist within a political domain capable of shifting opinion. People have well entrenched beliefs. James Comey with this book successfully portrays an independent inside veiw of the white house in this ominous tome. I feel given the misreporting of many events alot of people could gain great insight from reading this book.

Changed my mind.

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It was interesting to listen what is life when you are FBI director. James Comey wrote very interesting and narrated very well.

I liked this book

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I really enjoyed this. There are two questions we often consider when we first meet someone. Do I like you and do I trust you?

I definitely trust Jim Comey. Like is more complicated but I’d still say yes. Above all else in this context he is an entertainer and he does a great job.

I also cannot imagine that any of the scenarios he describes are not truthfully told.

Well worth listening

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It's is always great to hear the author read their own story. A very good performance by Jim but so sad to hear the damage a broken person like Trump, and a ridiculously split political system, is doing to great people like Comey, and the country

As compelling and interesting as it is disturbing

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