Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning

Liz Cheney’s memoir/warning (her words) is a methodical examination of the events of January 6, 2021. As a well-known conservative Republican, she makes it clear that her oath to the Constitution and her faith supersede and partisan loyalties. Her legal background shines forth as she walks through the events of January 6th and the actions of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol in their research. She backs up her statements with documented evidence. This is a compelling work.

Like so many here, I would not have guessed I'd be online praising Liz Cheney, but this book and her actions are smart and brave. I was surprised by how detailed her criticisms were of fellow Republicans, including Mike Johnson. I expected her to focus mostly on Tr***. As I'm feeling pretty frightened right now about 2024 — and shocked (still) by the cowardice and immorality of much of the leadership in the party of my childhood and family —-, I find hope in this book. There are people who are willing to be honest and to risk their reputations for the (actual) Constitution.