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Read by Liz Cheney with 50+ audio source material clips included, Oath and Honor is 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 our Capitol on January 6th, 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 Constitution: they ignored the rulings of dozens of courts, plotted to overturn a lawful election, and provoked a violent attack on our 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 our history, those who helped Trump spread the stolen election lie, those whose actions preserved our constitutional framework, and the risks we still face.

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Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well written and helpful to to explain why.
Review: I have been reading a lot of information about January 6 including the official report from the committee. And other professional and independent writers with true facts and figures. This book ties a lot of things together and is truly a great and informative read.My concern is and has been, if the American people can be deceived with the words of one man who has not provided any actual proof of his false statements, they are to me are just lies. Although through documented investigations and independent fact checking the statements/tweets are proven to be lies. Why are politicians and citizens following the pied piper, just because he says so? I stillremember the childhood lesson of "If someone told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?" People attacked the US Capital on one man's words. (They jumped off the bridge)What happens if Mr. Trump looses the election in 2024? Will he be leading the pack (as a citizen) to attack the US Capital while under Secret Service protection?Our great nation has been dragged into Jr. High School politics and blind deception. It is up to us as individuals if we drink the Kool-Aid.I am an independent, I would prefer 2 different candidates for President.Thank you Liz Cheney for standing up for your country and not your political survival. You have just as much power as a US citizen with an honest voice and experience, then as a politician with the self serving members who witnessed January 6 and chose sides even while under attack. Shame on them.

Reviewer: Sebfa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Important book, audio book is the best
Review: Important information in this book. I especially like the audiobook as it includes actual recordings of people and events. It should be required reading/listening for every American.

Reviewer: J. Champagne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Knowledge is a powerful thing!
Review: I am a lifelong Republican. I’m in my 7th decade. I’ve never voted for a Democrat, aside from a few instances in local and state elections. I also must embarrassingly admit that I did not keep abreast of the January 6th 2021 events because I was so burned out on politics and all of the crazy events leading up to the 2020 election. Before I ordered this book, I watched the January 6th Select Committee’s hearings broadcasts on PBS. I watched them on YouTube. I was appalled by what I watched and decided to order Liz’s book. I’m glad I watched the proceedings first because it gave me a solid foundation for the book. I spent last Saturday watching the proceedings. Obviously, I got nothing else done. I ordered the book, which came on Sunday, started reading it on Monday and finished it today.This book is one of the best books I’ve ever read of a political nature. I’m still in shock. I also have the utmost respect for Liz Cheney. She was brave beyond belief to write this. She gave up her political position to tell the truth and make a stand for our constitution and the values and morals embodied in it. I’m also incredibly sad and disillusioned with the Republican Party. The Democrat Party is not offering me any hope either. But, with that said, I will never vote for Trump again. Sad to admit that I did in 2016 and 2020 but the 2020 Democrat candidate was not viable in my opinion. Trump really is a threat to our constitution. He engaged in activities that were seditious, deceptive and illegal, while repeatedly spouting lies that his blind constituency believed and still believes to this day. He has created a cult of personality that has caused many of our representatives and senators to agree to his strong arm tactics and he has successfully hijacked the Republican Party. His dishonesty and thirst for absolute power knows no bounds.I’m not hopeful for the current year. The American people have been left behind. Our Washington leaders have failed to offer presidential candidates that can effectively and honestly lead our country. I sincerely hope that Jack Smith can successfully prosecute Trump and keep him out of the White House. He is truly a dangerous, egotistical, megalomaniac. I’m normally a person who relies on hope to look towards the future but I can’t say that I have hope for a bright future for our country unless God and the forces of karma decide that this is the time to shake things up. God help our country! All we can do is pray and share our knowledge with those in our community. I won’t be silent!

Reviewer: Fatcat mama
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: She did our nation a service. Thank you.
Review: Well written and informative. Wish she was still in congress.

Reviewer: William de Rham
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A well-written book about Election 2020, January 6th and the Constitution.
Review: I am through the first third of “Oath and Honor” by Liz Cheney. I’m learning a great deal—about the events arising from Election 2020 and former President Trump’s claims that it was “stolen”—about our Constitution and system of government—and about various members of Congress, some of whom currently hold leadership positions.A lawyer and a former government official and Member of Congress, Ms. Cheney was an eye witness to and participant in many of the events she writes about, including most notably the counting of electoral votes and the ensuing riot at the capital. She tells her story succinctly with plain and clear prose that’s easy to read. Although the events she describes are highly dramatic, she does not over-dramatize them or engage in lurid descriptions. While she does not hesitate to tell us what she thinks and feels about those events and other participants, she does not engage in character assassination or self-aggrandizement. While she’s a conservative, she doesn’t get on a “hobby horse” about conservative issues. Her only concern, so far, is telling readers what happened and why it was, and continues to be, a threat to our Constitution, democracy, and freedoms. She uses research and facts and figures to support her arguments and a cool logic to debunk many of the myths and meritless claims put forth by election deniers.Along the way, she discusses the Constitution, some of its provisions, and why the founders included them. One of the subtler points she makes is that the structure of government established by the constitution—the separation of powers amongst three branches of government each checking and balancing the others—affords us more protection, perhaps, than the Bill of Rights.So far, this is a very good book, a must-read for anyone from either side of the aisle, hoping to gain an understanding of what happened during the election of 2020 and how our Constitution and government are meant to function. I have a feeling "Oath and Honor" will keep me up until the early hours of tomorrow morning.More later.UPDATE-I’ve just finished “Oath and Honor.” I found the latter 2/3rds as compelling as the first. That 2/3rds covers the aftermath of the January 6th attack and includes, among other things: Congressional reactions to the riot, including those of various Republicans initially condemning Trump but later supporting him; Trump's second impeachment and Senate trial; Ms. Cheney’s loss of her leadership position, and ultimately her congressional seat, for opposing Trump; and the Congressional investigation and hearings concerning January 6th.Ms. Cheney makes many points we need to listen to and be very concerned about. She also paints some very unflattering pictures of various members of Congress—pictures that call their fidelity to the Constitution, and even their honesty and sense of honor, into question. She also makes a compelling case that former President Trump engaged in a systematic attempt to subvert the election and hold on to power (i.e., steal the election) using a variety of illegal means, including deceit, fraud, threats, extortion, and incitements to riot and to do physical harm to others. I wrote above that she does not engage in character assassination, and she doesn’t. What she writes she proves with evidence.Bottom line: “Oath and Honor” shows us the vast differences between what we want our politicians to be and what some have become. Most importantly, it demonstrates, time and time again, how crucial belief in and fealty to the Constitution is, not just for our elected officials (who swear a solemn oath to support and defend it), but for every citizen (and those hoping to become citizens). It is, after all, the instrument that protects our freedom.

Reviewer: Trish
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It was a very interesting, scary read. Well written.

Reviewer: Bernardo A.V
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Muy buen libro de esta mujer tan valiente,narra su lucha contra Trump y lo qué pasó el 6 de enero de 2021 en el Capitolio

Reviewer: Laura
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Je viens de terminer la lecture du livre Oath and Honor de Liz Cheney. Bien que je sois en désaccord avec la quasi-totalité de ses idées politiques, j'ai beaucoup de respect pour elle en tant qu'être humain. Voici ma critique de son livre :« Serment et honneur : A Memoir and a Warning » de Liz Cheney est une lecture passionnante qui plonge dans ses expériences, ses principes et ses réflexions, en se concentrant particulièrement sur les événements qui ont entouré le 6 janvier 2021.Le livre est structuré comme un mémoire entremêlé d'une analyse politique et d'un appel à l'action. Mme Cheney raconte son parcours personnel, sa carrière politique et les événements tumultueux qui ont précédé et suivi l'insurrection du 6 janvier. Le livre est à la fois un récit historique et un récit personnel, qui donne un aperçu de son processus de prise de décision et des conflits internes auxquels elle a été confrontée.Le thème du patriotisme est au cœur des mémoires de Mme Cheney. Elle évoque sa croyance profonde dans les principes inscrits dans la Constitution et son sens du devoir de les défendre, même si cela signifie aller à l'encontre de son propre parti à un coût personnel élevé. Elle souligne l'importance du courage et de l'intégrité dans la vie politique. Elle détaille ses luttes et les réactions négatives qu'elle a subies au sein du parti républicain pour sa position du 6 janvier, soulignant la nécessité pour les dirigeants de privilégier la vérité par rapport à l'opportunisme politique.Ce livre est une mise en garde contre les dangers de la désinformation et l'érosion des normes démocratiques. M. Cheney appelle à un réengagement en faveur des principes démocratiques et exhorte les hommes politiques et les citoyens à s'opposer aux menaces qui pèsent sur la démocratie.Bien que certains puissent trouver le récit de Mme Cheney partisan, compte tenu de sa position et de son expérience, ce parti pris est quelque peu inévitable : après tout, c'est une républicaine ! Elle a indiqué qu'elle ferait tout ce qu'il faut pour empêcher Trump de redevenir président. Elle a exprimé sa volonté d'appuyer et de soutenir les candidats qui partagent son engagement à défendre les principes démocratiques et à empêcher le retour de Trump au pouvoir. Je sais, en lisant ce livre, qu'elle a voté pour des démocrates dans le passé : le fera-t-elle à nouveau puisqu'elle ne votera pas pour Trump s'il est le candidat républicain ?I just finished reading Liz Cheney's book Oath and Honor. Although I disagree with just about all of her politics, I have great respect for her as a human being. What follows is my review of her book:"Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning" by Liz Cheney is a compelling read that delves into her experiences, principles, and reflections, particularly focusing on the events surrounding January 6th, 2021.The book is structured as a memoir interwoven with a political analysis and a call to action. Cheney recounts her personal journey, her political career, and the tumultuous events leading up to and following the January 6th insurrection. The book is both a historical account and a personal narrative, providing insights into her decision-making process and the internal conflicts she faced.Central to Cheney's memoir is the theme of patriotism. She discusses her deep-seated belief in the principles enshrined in the Constitution and her sense of duty to uphold them, even when it meant going against her own party at great personal costs. She highlights the importance of courage and integrity in political life. She details her struggles and the backlash she faced within the Republican Party for her stance on January 6th, emphasizing the need for leaders to prioritize truth over political expediency.The book serves as a warning about the dangers of misinformation and the erosion of democratic norms. Cheney calls for a recommitment to democratic principles and urges both politicians and citizens to stand up against threats to democracy.Although some may find Cheney's account to be partisan, given her position and experiences, this bias is somewhat inevitable, after all, she is a Republican! She has indicated that she would do whatever it takes to stop Trump from becoming president again. She has expressed willingness to endorse and support candidates who share her commitment to defending democratic principles and preventing Trump’s return to power. I know from reading this book, she has voted for Democrats in the past: will she do it again since she will not be voting for Trump if he is the Republican nominee?

Reviewer: james pierre
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A well written book by Liz Cheney. She is a true Patriot and we should heed her warnings. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewer: kim
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Provided a clear understanding of the difficulties faced by truth seekers in US politics.