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True faith and allegiance, a story of service and sacrifice in war and peace, Alberto R. Gonzales, Former United States Attorney General and Counsel to President George W. Bush

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True faith and allegiance

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Alberto R. Gonzales, Former United States Attorney General and Counsel to President George W. Bush

a story of service and sacrifice in war and peace

"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"--, Provided by publisher

The 911 experience -- Dreaming the dream -- Snow bird -- From a falcon to an owl -- Crimson pride -- A party to call home -- Becoming a Bushie -- The death cases -- Texas camelot -- The send-off -- West wing possibilities -- White House bound -- Transition to power -- The calm before the storm -- The new priority : defeating terrorism -- Battles on the home front -- The ultimate club fed -- Bringing terrorists to justice -- The British rebellion -- Interrogations for intelligence -- Race to the courthouse -- "Casus Belli" : the twisted road to Iraq -- Dancing with a devil -- For the sake of peace and security -- Listening to the enemy -- Stunting stellar wind -- Joining forces with Congress -- The infamous hospital visit -- Resignation threats -- Get your uniform on -- Searching for justice -- Money in the freezer -- Wrong even when right -- Hunting season -- Beware the ides of March -- Too sad for a country song -- A slowly turning tide -- God must have a sense of humor -- The price of service