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Oath and Honor: the explosive inside story from the most senior Republican to stand up to Donald Trump

By: Liz Cheney
Narrated by: Liz Cheney
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 A gripping first-hand account from inside the halls of Congress as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution-leading to the violent attack on the Capitol on 6th January 2021-by the House Republican leader who dared to stand up to it.

In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and many around him, including certain other elected Republican officials, intentionally breached their oath to the US Constitution: they ignored the rulings of dozens of courts, plotted to overturn a lawful election, and provoked a violent attack on the Capitol.

Liz Cheney, one of the few Republican officials to take a stand against these efforts, witnessed the attack first-hand, and then helped lead the Congressional Select Committee investigation into how it happened. In Oath and Honor, she tells the story of this perilous moment in US history, those who helped Trump spread the stolen election lie, those whose actions preserved the constitutional framework, and the risks the US faces and the worldwide implications.©2023 Liz Cheney Americas Elections & Political Process Politics & Government United States World Inspiring

Critic Reviews

a scathing portrait of the Republican Party ... an unflinching account ... Drawing from real time text messages, emails, calls and meetings, as well as personal conversations, Cheney calls out her Republican colleagues as hypocrites - who knew Trump lost but did his bidding anyway - and says their complicity is a threat to democracy. (CNN)
Chilling reading (Guardian)
Cheney offers scathing portraits of colleagues she holds in utter contempt. (Washington Post)
Liz Cheney calls out Trump and his cronies with bracing candor ... Without a doubt, the nation owes a debt to Liz Cheney, whose new memoir, Oath and Honor, rocketed to the top of the bestseller lists this week. (Slate)
An earnest dissection of the threat Trump poses to our democracy. (Kirkus)
In her willingness to throw herself in between our democracy and the narcissist that ate her party, Liz Cheney is sitting on America's side . . . (Melinda Hennenberger, Kansas City Star)
Watching Cheney is a reminder that courage matters in politics. (David Ignatius, Washington Post)
Former United States Rep. Liz Cheney's new book, Oath and Honor, is a tour de force. The Wyoming Republican presents a fact-heavy account of former President Donald Trump's dishonest and dangerous attempt to steal the 2020 election. (Quin Hillyer, Washington Examiner)
Liz Cheney's book is a call to arms for every citizen to fight for this nation and democracy, and it is a warning to her Republican colleagues who are still defending the indefensible. (Steve Nolan, Bucks County Beacon)
All stars
Most relevant
a thorough non partisan review of Jan 6th, well worth a listen to anyone interested in US politics

excellent from start to finish

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Liz has put together this incredible book relating to the tragedy of the attack on Capitol Hill with concrete evidence and testimony to support that at the end of the day this event started and ended with Donald Trump. Her descriptions of her experience on Capitol Hill and the ensuing hearings of the Jan 6 Committee (of which she was Vice Chair) are cogent, detailed and compelling, her respect and defence of the US Constitution unshakable. I am very impressed with her commitment to the rule of law, and her willingness to work with the other side of the aisle to fight back against what happened on that day by working hard to hold those responsible to account in court. She outlines clearly how Donald Trump has been a threat to the law, order and safety of the people of the USA, and will be once again if he is voted back in. Good to know there are honest people in the Republican party who aren’t simply puppets to the Master, and actually uphold their oath to their country.

An Honest Republican

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An amazing book. As an Australian I have really enjoyed listening to Liz Cheney and her succinct and moving true story of the politics of the modern USA. I sincerely hope many people read this book and listen to what she has to say about the Republican Party and Trump.
May he never return to the White House.

An Eye opener

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Liz writes and narrates this important story with great passion and candour. It is largely thanks to her and Adam Kinsinger that we were able to uncover much of the truth. Their willingness and courage to put country ahead of party cannot be understated. It is important to remember that the majority of testimonies given to the Jan 6 Committee were actually by fellow republicans and not, as many assume, by democrats sticking the boot in. I can only hope that the majority of Americans will see Trump and his cronies for the deplorable crooks they are.

Fantastic recount of a moment in history that will forever change politics in the United States.

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I watched the January 6th Committee Enquiry and it was very interesting to hear the behind-the-scenes work put in. Not an easy job but a job well done.

Interesting

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Highly recommend. So very much at stake. One doesn’t need to share all Liz Cheney’s political perspectives to appreciate the danger of Trump’s delusions (and his self - serving, weak and cowardly minions) to the future of American democracy.

Essential listening

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My, what a story! It is unbelievable that this could happen in such a powerful democracy with such a rich history of service and civic engagement. When I was lucky enough to tour the capital building, the national archives and look at the founding documents I felt that the foundations of this union were as robust as those of the beautiful Lincoln monument, but how fragile they actually are…this story was articulated masterfully by Liz Cheney at enormous cost to herself. Despite this she was able to clearly recognise the significance of the events happening around her and all I can say is thank the Lord that she was so strong. I respect her and thank her for this important work.

Thank goodness for Liz Cheney

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Absolutely gobsmacking. A timely reminder of what is at stake for all Americans. And the world.

Essential Listening

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An excellent book of the times. Further insight into what Trump his cohorts were doing.
America was lucky that no congress members were killed.
This is a warning everyone needs to hear

Every American needs to read this!

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Liz Cheney skilfully describes the deliberate and systematic unlawful attempts by Trump to deny the peaceful transition of power. Time and time again, the shameful and blatant abuse of power by Trump and his acolytes is presented with incontrovertible evidence. Cheney emerges as one of the greatest examples of heroism and patriotism in US history.

A tale of heroism

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