A thriller and treatise in ethical leadership

An amazing book that will stand for years after Trump is long gone. Comey’s leadership was incredible.

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A fascinating read

An amazing look at politics and the role of the FBI.
What a fascinating life this man has had so far.

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Packs a punch to the conscience...

I half expected this to be a superficial largely self-serving account of Mr Comey’s time as FBI director but found it to be a remarkable document on ethical leadership in public service.

There are in-depth accounts of events long past, most startlingly about the torture-memo time in the Bush era.

It’s a deeply personal and, to my mind, very up-front account about a life lived according to a strong ethical stance and wanting to be of service. He acknowledges personal and professional flaws not in a mea-culpa style but to reflect on how errors and flaws relate to good and bad leadership.

It is a searing and incredibly sharply drawn indictment of a president untethered from any ethical considerations, or sense of duty, and the danger this poses. Incredible achievement.

I’m getting the Kindle version as well as a hard copy, just to be able to underline important passages.

Weirdly, despite the alarming details of the current US administration, it somewhat restored my faith that maybe not everyone in power has ditched motions of truth and justice.

Everyone (including non-Americans like me) should read this before casting their next vote. Everyone aspiring to political office would do well to consider the arguments for truth set out here - your style and focus may be different but the larger ideals are hard to argue with.

Utterly compelling and incredibly well-written and delivered!

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Thank you Director

Thank you for inviting us into your life and the FBI. It’s such a pleasure to “read” the words of someone with integrity, and to hear of their journey to the place that you arrived.

Thank you.

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Every story has three sides ...

In this well-written, edited and creditably narrated account, Comey gives Trump wary (and weary) readers insight into his motivations and machinations contributing to the most traumatising political era the world has experienced since Nazi Germany. Most compelling, however, is Comey's commentary on the values, traits and competencies of ethical leadership and how, as perfectly illustrated in his own controversial actions as FBI Director - actions which I think I now better understand but still deeply regret, these ideals can and do exist in flawed individuals who must make tough choices in impossible circumstances. He also reminds us of the absolute peril of partisan tribalism and willingness to abandon integrity in pursuit of narrow self-interest and greed. Happy the book ends on a hopeful note. 5 Stars.

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A great read!

Surprisingly good book. And very well narrated. Money well spent!
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What is truth

Whatever you think of Comey. Whatever you think of Trump. Whatever you think of Hillary. Consider reading this. If you don’t, you will likely only ever have one side of a three sided fight. In this day, where objective truth is optional, listen to as many versions of these events as you can then make your mind up.

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Interesting, reasoned and engaging

Not a bad book, well written and narrated. No doubt t polarising and unpersuasive for many who come with preconceived notions. Nevertheless, quite good and engaging, and an interesting telling of an interesting career.

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Great book on Leadership

Not only is this a fascinating book on key moments in current history, which James Comey was in the fulcrum of (which makes you realise what an accomplished career he's had), it is also an excellent book on Leadership. My husband and I are both Executive Coaches. We really appreciated the comments James Comey made on Leadership, particularly in Chapters 8 and 9. I was going to direct some of my coachees to Comey's comments; when I shared this audiobook with my family, listening to Comey's narrative (best, as it's in his voice, as how he meant the words to be read), on a long road trip to the Grand Canyon, with my 2 college-age children also listening, learning and enjoying, my husband was so engrossed, he's decided to buy a hard copy of the book as well, so he can direct the many executive leaders he teaches and coaches to the book. Comey definitely understands what leadership should be about, and what ethical leadership is.

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Higher Loyalty is truly a good read

Mr.Comey sheds a light about the nonexistent ethics within the white house.

I personally loved the description of the trump

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