In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | August 30, 2011 |
| Founder | Dick Cheney, Liz Cheney |
| Products | Memoir |
In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir is a memoir authored by former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney alongside Liz Cheney, published on August 30, 2011. The narrative offers Cheney's viewpoint on pivotal moments including the 9/11, the war on terrorism, the 2001 War in Afghanistan, the events preceding the 2003 Iraq war, and the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. As noted by Barton Gellman, writer of Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency, Cheney's version contrasts with official documentation concerning elements of the NSA surveillance program. Additionally, Cheney discusses his relationships with colleagues during the Presidency of George W. Bush.
After publication, individuals referenced in the memoir—including Secretaries of State Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice as well as Senator John McCain—questioned Cheney’s depiction of their confidential conversations.
Contents
The memoir highlights Cheney’s influential position within the Bush administration:
Reviews
A critical assessment appeared in The Washington Post, written by associate editor Robert G. Kaiser. While Kaiser recognized the compelling account of Cheney’s "ascension from modest beginnings," he faulted the work for sidestepping significant controversies from the Bush era. He remarked,
Military historian Victor Davis Hanson commended the memoir in Defining Ideas, published by the Hoover Institution, likening Cheney to the legendary Greek warrior Ajax. Hanson commented,
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