I wasn't going to read this, mostly because I was busy and didn't even realize it existed, but one of our librarians was basically like, "Are you kidding me? This fits right in with all the other political bs you read" and I was like, "Hmm, you make a good point. Okay, order it for me. XD"

I don't regret reading this. In large part because I love reading about the FBI, and how the government operates, but also because I - like just about everyone, I'm sure - was asking myself "...what is this guy's deal?" His behavior during the 2016 elections was super strange to the casual observer. Which in context, once you understand what was happening and how Comey operates, made perfect sense.

I want to note that this book is trying to be two different books. It's both Comey's account of what happened and something of an advice book on how to be a good leader. It's a little awkward that it not one or the other, but I appreciate that it tries to be both because those are two books I want to read, and these things tie together quite nicely, especially at the end when he talks about his experiences with Trump's leadership style.

The best thing I can say about this book is that this is the first time I've read a book like this and come away really feeling that I gained a better understanding of the truth. I don't feel more uncertain about any particular bit of information. Comey does a good job of walking you through his thought process on almost everything to give you a chance to decide for yourself if you agree with him and his assessment. It felt different from reading a book by a politician. I was ready to take this book with about a ton of salt, but I think Comey did his best to stick to the facts but without ignoring his feelings. It was very humanizing without feeling like manipulative bs.

I would recommend this to anyone who's at all interested in Bush Jr, the Clintons, Obama, Trump, Rudy Giuliani or the FBI because Comey talks about his experiences them all and it's super interesting.