by Oliver North
First published 1991
Oliver North opens his account by addressing the American public directly about the events that made him a household name. As a Marine lieutenant colonel thrust into the center of a national political crisis, North faces congressional hearings, media scrutiny, and potential criminal charges over his role in the Iran-Contra affair. He walks readers through his military career, his work in the Reagan White House, and the covert operations that led to his downfall. Throughout the mounting pressure and legal battles, North draws strength from his wife Betsy and their children, while his Christian faith anchors him during the darkest moments. The book reveals North's perspective on the complex web of arms deals, funding for Nicaraguan rebels, and the political machinations that engulfed Washington in the late 1980s.
Genres: history, 20th-century, american, military-fiction, crime, non-fiction, biography-memoir, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, political-intrigue, true-story
Setting: United States, Washington
Period: 1980s
446 pages · Hardcover · 21st Century Press