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True Faith and Allegiance: A Story of Service and Sacrifice in War and Peace Hardcover – September 6, 2016

by Alberto R. Gonzales (Author)
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True Faith and Allegiance is the highly-anticipated personal history from Alberto R. Gonzales, former Attorney General of the United States and former Counsel to the President—the only lawyer and only Hispanic to hold both these positions—an ultimate insider in the most tumultuous events in recent history. Born to a poor but proud working-class family in Humble, Texas, Gonzales was raised along with his seven siblings in a modest 2-bedroom home. His loving and devout parents taught him the conservative values of hard work and accountability that motivated Gonzales to the highest echelons of power. He was a confidante to President George W. Bush during the crucible of the 9/11 attacks, and he played a vital role in the administration’s immediate response to protect America and the far-reaching steps to prevent further harm.

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    544 pages
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    Thomas Nelson
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    September 6, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.75 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    071807887X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0718078874
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Alberto R. Gonzaleswas the eightieth attorney general of the United States from 2005–2007. The former Texas secretary of state and justice on the Texas supreme court, he served in the White House as counsel to the president from 2001–2005. An Air Force veteran, he attended the US Air Force Academy and is a graduate of Rice University and Harvard Law School. He is Dean and Doyle Rogers Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law, located in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (September 6, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 071807887X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0718078874
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.75 x 9.25 inches
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Steve Mathe
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the man I wish we could add to our Supreme Court. At least, folks, let's read his book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018
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Alberto Gonzales has written a marvelous story of his life, and a stirring memoir of public service. Gonzales is the second of eight children reared in a two-bedroom home built by his father in the Houston suburb of Humble, Texas. The narrative of Gonzales' early life is vivid and engaging; so much so that you feel like you have been a visitor in his home and his community. Gonzales describes his boyhood, his ambitious and competitive nature; his pursuit of education and opportunities, and the people who helped him advance. Unsure what career to pursue when he graduated from high school, Gonzales enlisted in the Air Force. A military scholarship later took him to Rice University in Texas, and from there to Harvard Law School.
Gonzales returned to Houston and entered law practice with an established firm. He served the local Hispanic community with pro bono legal work, and began to volunteer for the local Republican party. There he caught the eye of George W. Bush. From that time forward, Alberto Gonzales was in a vortex of political campaigns, political counseling and public office. He followed George Bush from the Texas governor's mansion to the nation's White House. He served in the Bush administration first as the President's legal counsel and then as the U.S. Attorney General.
The chapters on these years in Washington, DC provide valuable perspective on the workings of the Oval Office and the various institutions of the national government. Many of the names we encounter in these chapters hold high office today, and others are in the news. So even though it has been nearly a decade since Alberto Gonzales left Washington, DC, the accounts of his experiences there are highly instructive in understanding current news and controversies. The key players in events that cost Alberto Gonzales his position as Attorney General in the Bush administration, and his shot at being the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice, are big names in the news today--Chuck Schumer, James Comey, and Robert Mueller.
This is a book you do not forget; a story that touches on all that you love about America, and a case study in how easily the bad drive out the good.
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Mary S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
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This is such an inspirational and informative book.
Alberto Gonzales came from very humble beginnings to become the first Hispanic Attorney General of the United States. His story should be shared with everyone, but especially with those that have lost faith in the American dream - this book will restore your faith in this great nation.
In this book, Gonzales also shares his account of some very difficult and controversial times in his service to President Bush, accounts that most Americans have never heard. From his harrowing account of 9/11 to the truth about the infamous hospital visit with then Attorney General John Ashcroft. This book will hold your attention from cover to cover.
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Joseph A. Woodruff
4.0 out of 5 stars Candid and Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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Al Gonzales has provided a much needed and forthright account of his time serving the nation as White House Counsel and attorney general. Unlike some other works of this sort, this book is not an exercise in settling scores. Rather, Gonzales presents his recollection of events clearly and leaves it to readers to draw their own conclusions.

This book is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Bush presidency, just as Judge Gonzales' life is a testament to the vitality of the American dream.
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Mark T. Greene
5.0 out of 5 stars A unique and very personal perspective on events in and around the Bush White House and much more.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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As expected, Judge Gonzales provides a very personal and compelling behind-the-scenes narrative of the events leading up to 9-11 and through the rest of the Bush years. He does not flinch from any of the several controversies, nor does he hesitate explain what he might have done differently. His views regarding the political personalities of that time and the sometimes brutal dynamics of Washington power are laid bare as are the loyalties that helped him survive. It is a fascinating story well told, and I expected no less.

But this book rates five stars because that historical narrative is the context for the even more compelling story of a very modest man's rise from poverty to the center of world power as can only happen in America. The book clearly portrays the roles of his moral compass, his deep friendship with President Bush and his steadfastly supportive family as they endure change after change and crisis after crisis. Today, the Gonzales' seem comfortably settled in Nashville, but I don't believe we've hear the last of Judge Gonzales. I look forward to Volume II.
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Dorothy Ostrom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight about our president
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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I liked learning what this AG had to say about our president and gave much understanding of the background to a lot of problems the nation has faced and is facing. Great read!
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Blemonds
5.0 out of 5 stars Great account of service to country
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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I always liked Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General but I was disappointed in his critical performance testifying before Congress. In the book, Gonzales explains that his performance was affected by the fact that he had been warned that some members of Congress were hoping to set him up for a perjury trap. That would certainly create a situation where anyone testifying would appear elusive. Knowing that restored my confidence in Gonzalez and added to the other great information he provided in the book
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Charles Dickens
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story telling a side of controversial decisions that the ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
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Interesting story telling a side of controversial decisions that the media ignored or purposely suppressed. It is always interesting to read a conservative perspective. Most of these decisions make more sense in hindsight than they did at the time. I think this is an important book to help provide a more balanced historical perspective from someone who was right in the middle of every controversial decision.
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Herb Grey
4.0 out of 5 stars it is refreshing to see he's a genuinely nice person who's not just tooting his own horn
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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Still working through it, but after meeting Alberto Gonzalez in person and starting the book, it is refreshing to see he's a genuinely nice person who's not just tooting his own horn. I am excited to read further.
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