Oath and Honor by Liz Cheney Summary
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Liz Cheney's instant #1 bestseller chronicles the January 6 insurrection from inside Congress, revealing how Trump and allies betrayed their constitutional oaths. What price did she pay for choosing democracy over party? A political thriller that restored faith in nonpartisan leadership.
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Democracy at the Precipice: A Warning from Within
In the cold aftermath of the 2020 election, a dangerous plot was unfolding. Kevin McCarthy privately confided to Liz Cheney that Trump knew he had lost, yet hours later appeared on Fox News claiming the opposite. This wasn't mere political theater - it was the beginning of a calculated assault on American democracy. Trump's strategy wasn't spontaneous but premeditated, as Steve Bannon later revealed: "What Trump's going to do is just declare victory... when you wake up Wednesday morning, it's going to be a firestorm." The warning signs multiplied rapidly. Trump began unprecedented personnel changes at the Pentagon, installing loyalists in critical defense positions during the vulnerable transition period. By December, his desperate attempts to overturn the election intensified through multiple fronts. Despite filing over 60 lawsuits challenging the results, he lost virtually all of them, with judges (including many Trump appointees) consistently finding no evidence supporting his fraud allegations. When Attorney General Bill Barr publicly stated the Justice Department found no significant fraud, Trump's fury only grew. The situation escalated dangerously when Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a constitutionally dubious Supreme Court case challenging election results in four battleground states. Representative Mike Johnson circulated an email claiming Trump personally requested all Republican House members join an amicus brief supporting Texas, adding ominously that Trump would be "anxiously awaiting the final list to review." What makes this moment so chilling is how quickly party loyalty overshadowed constitutional duty. When faced with choosing between political survival and defending democracy, too many chose the former. The question that haunts these pages isn't just what happened on January 6th, but how close we came to losing everything - and whether we've truly escaped the danger.
Constitutional Crisis and the Call to Duty
January 6th: The Powder Keg Explodes
The Aftermath: Courage and Cowardice
The Evidence Mounts: The January 6th Committee
Democracy's Ongoing Battle
The Call to Constitutional Courage
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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