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A Higher Loyalty

Truth, Lies, and Leadership

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A Higher Loyalty

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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[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)
An urgent clarion call. (Edward Luce)

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An eye opening listen, loved every minute

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'.

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Changed my mind.

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.

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I liked this book

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

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Well worth listening

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.

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As compelling and interesting as it is disturbing

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

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loved it

far more in depth in to james Comey's career than I'd assumed . this made for a very interesting book that allowed you to see exactly where Comey was coming from

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excellent

I have great respect for this man. I truly hope that James Comey will go into history as a great and honest man. congratulations on your book.

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No I did not want this to end,

I loved every minute, every word of this book. So insightful, thoughtful and wise. A man of honour. James I wish nothing but good things for you, Patrice and family.

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A brilliant read.

I needed to know if good was ever again going defeat bad. Or whether the evil was here to stay. Reading this book has given me hope. What a brilliant man. What a brilliant read.

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An Incredible read

This man recounts his life credible from his childhood through the legal and political landscape of his career to date. He comes across as a moral and ethical man who believes in the rule of law and a good family man. Looking forward to rereading it again soon.

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