True faith and allegiance
Subtitle: a story of service and sacrifice in war and peace
By: Alberto R. Gonzales, Former United States Attorney General and Counsel to President George W. Bush
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 526
ISBN-13: 9780718078874
Subjects: Politics and government; Friends and associates; Presidents; Hispanic Americans; Political consultants; Attorneys general; Biography; Staff
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 479-491) and index.
Table of contents: title: The 911 experience; title: Dreaming the dream; title: Snow bird; title: From a falcon to an owl; title: Crimson pride; title: A party to call home; title: Becoming a Bushie; title: The death cases; title: Texas camelot; title: The send-off; title: West wing possibilities; title: White House bound; title: Transition to power; title: The calm before the storm; title: The new priority : defeating terrorism; title: Battles on the home front; title: The ultimate club fed; title: Bringing terrorists to justice; title: The British rebellion; title: Interrogations fo intelligence; title: Race to the courthouse; title: "Casus Belli" : the twisted road to Iraq; title: Dancing with a devil; title: For the sake of peace and security; title: Listening to the enemy; title: Stunting stellar wind; title: Joining forces with Congress; title: The infamous hospital visit; title: Resignation threats; title: Get your uniform on; title: Searching for justice; title: Money in the freezer; title: Wrong even when right; title: Hunting season; title: Beware the ides of March; title: Too sad for a country song; title: A slowly turning tide; title: God must have a sense of humor; title: The price of service.