In My Time

A Personal and Political Memoir

De: Dick Cheney, Liz Cheney

Narrado por: Edward Herrmann

In his #1 New York Times bestseller, former Vice President Dick Cheney delivers a forty-year portrait of American politics and shares unyielding reflections on his role as one of the most steadfast and influential statesmen in the history of our country.

In his enlightening and provocative memoir—a stately page-turner with flashes of surprising humor, remarkable candor, and powerful resonance—former Vice President Dick Cheney takes readers through his experiences as family man, policymaker, businessman, and politician during years that shaped our collective history.

Eyewitness to events at the highest levels, Dick Cheney brings to life scenes from past and present: He chronicles his coming-of-age as a high school athlete in Casper, Wyoming, and courting homecoming queen Lynn Vincent, his future wife. He describes driving through the White House gates just hours after the 1974 resignation of Richard Nixon, to manage the Ford transition. He portrays his response to the national crisis of 9/11, when he conveyed orders from the White House bunker to shoot down a hijacked airliner if it would not divert. And he reveals how his political vision has endured through his extraordinary ascent to the heights of American public life as:

* The youngest White House Chief of Staff, under President Gerald Ford

* Congressman from Wyoming who worked closely with President Ronald Reagan

* Secretary of defense under George H. W. Bush, overseeing the U.S. military during Operation Desert Storm and the resolution of the Cold War

* CEO of the international Fortune 500 company Halliburton

* The first U.S. vice president to serve out his term of office in the twenty-first century. Working with George W. Bush from the onset of the global war on terror, he was—and remains—an outspoken proponent of taking every step necessary to defend the nation.

Great hearing other side of history.

WHile an autobiography type story is only one view, it was informative to hear the side that was not available though the national press over the last decade.

PRETTY GOOD HISTORY

Excellent presentation by Edward Herrmann saves this rather self-serving account of a significant time in our history.

If you admire Dick Cheney, this is a must listen?

What did you love best about In My Time?

I was thankful for the narrater, but love the subject matter

What was one of the most memorable moments of In My Time?

Dick's early years

Which character – as performed by Edward Herrmann and Dick Cheney – was your favorite?

Dick's account of President Bush's meeting with with his Generals getting their buy in of the plan to go to war against Iraq was very informative!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I listened to it twice

Any additional comments?

Even if your not a Republican, the subject matter was very informative for tt's historical perspective

Hermann & Cheney are a great combo

I listened to the book, narrated by Edward Hermann, and it was a very good listen.

I enjoyed getting to know Cheney better and his career in politics. I was young during his early career and didn't remember or wasn't aware of the roles he played as early as the Nixon administration.

Cheney's story demonstrates learning from one's past, working hard, and committing to the greater good. Regardless of political viewpoint, I believe there are life traits that Cheney demonstrates that are applicable to all.

Some of the minutiae of political wrangling around the war on terror were lost on me; it was just too much detail and maybe a bit too defensive.

Cheney's respect for his friends and allies, alike, is honorable, and he handled most disagreements with grace and dignity. Let's be honest, we're all human and overreact sometimes...

Thank you, Mr. Cheney, for sharing your story.