Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning

Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning (2023) by Liz Cheney is a political memoir that presents an insider’s perspective on the events of the January 6 assault on the US Capitol. Cheney, an American attorney and politician who held the position of US Representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district, offers a detailed narrative of the political and social turmoil during this time. Her role as a prominent figure in American politics—augmented by her unique viewpoint as the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney—infuses her analysis with credibility and insight. The book explores themes such as The Integrity of American Democracy, Upholding Constitutional Duties, and Political Leadership in Times of Crisis, examining the fortitude of democratic institutions, the moral obligations of political figures, and the nuances of leadership amidst national crises. Cheney’s other books are co-authored with her father: In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir (2011), which is about Dick Cheney’s political career, and Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America (2015), a manifesto for modern-day American exceptionalism.

This guide is based on the Little, Brown and Company 2023 e-book edition.