A Higher Loyalty

Truth, Lies, and Leadership

De: James Comey

Narrado por: James Comey

The number-one New York Times best seller, now with a new preface!

In his audiobook, 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 US attorney for the Southern District of New York and the US 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 and overseeing the Hillary Clinton email 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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Reseñas de la Crítica

"Comey's conversational tone instantly connects with the listener, and hearing him deliver the book's highly charged contents in his own voice brings authenticity and immediacy to the presentation.... This greatly anticipated, revelatory memoir needs to be heard." (AudioFile)

"It was essential that Comey himself narrate this book, not only because his absence would have distracted listeners familiar with his voice but also because only the author could credibly convey the range of raw emotions emanating from the experiences he shares from this most eventful of lives." (Booklist, starred review)

Refreshing, interesting, and inspiring.

After the seemingly endless reporting of Trump's day to day expressions of incompetence, I had become sick of even reading the news. Part of me feared this would be a book that focused on those more "entertaining" topics. Instead, Jim gives us a refreshingly logical, intelligent, and professional account of his life and experiences leading up to and throughout his time working in the Trump administration. Not only did this teach me a lot about the political universe but it also gave me a huge amount of respect for Jim.

In additional to being informative in terms of Jim's experiences, the book also gives amazing advice on how to be a good leader. As a young professional constantly grappling with this, I thought the book did a great job of weaving this advice into the fabric of the narrative.

It would be a mistake not to read/listen to this.

very insightful book.

I found it very honestly written and recommend it for everyone to read with an open mind.

A Complex Character Maneuvering In A Complex World

Would you consider the audio edition of A Higher Loyalty to be better than the print version?

Full disclosure, I am only halfway through the book as of this review. I have about four hours until completion. I do not own the physical version of the book yet, though I plan on getting it down the road. The audio version is top notch.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Higher Loyalty?

The opening stories about his youth reflect similarly to many of us I think. Not knowing where you belong, bullied by your peers, and finding the inner strength to continue to push yourself forward against the odds.

Which scene was your favorite?

I'll let you know when I finish the book. The whole thing so far is a 'page turner'

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughed. Teared up. There is a good balance of emotion here.

Any additional comments?

I understand the criticism of the lead character. Comey has been described as prideful to a fault, carrying around a snippet in his wallet about the 'virtues of a great man'. Given what we come to hear about his life, his values, and the self admitted struggle of keeping his pride in check, I can say that I find him a person of integrity and respect for what is right. Say what you want about the outcome of his actions towards the end of the last election, but this man has a character I think many of us wish more of our leaders had.

There are both scenes of joy and sadness in this work. Some scenes of anger and perhaps a sense of betrayal by those called upon to lead us. If this book causes any lasting reaction, I hope it is one that inspires others to reach across the aisle, forgoing personal pride and ego, and showing more empathy and respect for others. Maybe if more thought that, we could achieve better.

A must read account about integrity

Regardless of political party, our institutions of democracy are under attack from liars and those who put themselves before country. If Comey's account is correct, the current US president is one of the key threats to the public's trust in our nation's institutions.

Thank you

Thank you James Comey for being a true American 👍🏽🇺🇸 Also you might want to consider a career in narrating audio books. Well done.