Louis Freeh led the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1993 to 2001, through some of the most tumultuous times in its long history. This is the story of a life in law enforcement, and of one man's determined struggle to strengthen and reform the FBI while ensuring its freedom from political interference. Bill Clinton called Freeh a "law enforcement legend" when he nominated him as FBI Director. The good feelings would not last. Going toe-to-toe with his boss during the scandal-plagued ‘90s, Freeh fought hard to defend his agency from political interference and to protect America from the growing threat of international terrorism. When Clinton later called that appointment the worst one he had made as president, Freeh considered it "a badge of honor." This is Freeh's entire story, from his Catholic upbringing in New Jersey to law school, the FBI training academy, his career as a US District attorney and as a federal judge, and finally his eight years as the nation's top cop. This is the definitive account of American law enforcement in the run-up to September 11. Freeh is clear-eyed, frank, the ultimate realist, and he offers resolute vision for the struggles ahead.
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"The choice of books I read is mostly limited to the resale section of the library. This is another fine selection from the resale section. The book is an easy to read and interesting recap of the recent times, especially hearing about President Clinton's legal issues from the POV of "The Man". : )"
— Peter (4 out of 5 stars)
" The choice of books I read is mostly limited to the resale section of the library. This is another fine selection from the resale section. The book is an easy to read and interesting recap of the recent times, especially hearing about President Clinton's legal issues from the POV of "The Man". : ) "
— Peter, 1/17/2014" A very personable read. While the title implies political considerations, those accusations of a Clinton WH simply not interested in intelligence matters has been borne out in other biographies. "
— Joe, 1/2/2014" A very personable read. While the title implies political considerations, those accusations of a Clinton WH simply not interested in intelligence matters has been borne out in other biographies. "
— Joe, 1/2/2014" interesting insight into the fbi during the Clinton Admininstration. "
— Jo, 11/30/2013" interesting insight into the fbi during the Clinton Admininstration. "
— Jo, 11/30/2013" This could have been a great book, the stories are there. I think Freeh wrote it himself, or I hope that he did since the author has almost zero ability to write a good story. Freeh could maybe write memoes and this been is one. "
— John, 7/31/2013" This could have been a great book, the stories are there. I think Freeh wrote it himself, or I hope that he did since the author has almost zero ability to write a good story. Freeh could maybe write memoes and this been is one. "
— John, 7/31/2013" Poorly written. wasn't a big fan. Avoid. "
— Dan, 7/23/2012" Poorly written. wasn't a big fan. Avoid. "
— Dan, 7/23/2012" In-depth look on the past FBI Director, Louis Freeh and the struggles he went through dealing with President Clinton, US crisis' and finding time to spend with his family. "
— Patrick, 6/5/2012" In-depth look on the past FBI Director, Louis Freeh and the struggles he went through dealing with President Clinton, US crisis' and finding time to spend with his family. "
— Patrick, 6/5/2012" This book is a very interesting perspective on the national law enforcement agency actions during a very significant period in US history. Freeh brings a professionalism and nonpartisan perspective that is admirable. I found the book well worth the reading! "
— Terry, 3/14/2012" This book is a very interesting perspective on the national law enforcement agency actions during a very significant period in US history. Freeh brings a professionalism and nonpartisan perspective that is admirable. I found the book well worth the reading! "
— Terry, 3/14/2012" I just finished this book but it took me a loooong time to get through. I thought that the history parts were interesting, but it was really just Freeh giving shout outs to all of his poilitcal friends. Boooring... "
— Rebecca, 2/17/2012" I just finished this book but it took me a loooong time to get through. I thought that the history parts were interesting, but it was really just Freeh giving shout outs to all of his poilitcal friends. Boooring... "
— Rebecca, 2/17/2012" Very good book Enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the FBI "
— Joan, 2/14/2012" Very good book Enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the FBI "
— Joan, 2/14/2012" Eh! It was okay, but certainly not riveting. "
— Kim, 1/7/2012" Eh! It was okay, but certainly not riveting. "
— Kim, 1/7/2012" Haven't actually finished but very neat to have a look at the Director of the FBI's day to day duties. More powerful than you'd expect. "
— Ryan, 11/3/2011" Haven't actually finished but very neat to have a look at the Director of the FBI's day to day duties. More powerful than you'd expect. "
— Ryan, 11/3/2011" Interesting perspective on things like building a case against the Unabomber, fighting terrorism, and the limitations of the FBI. According to himself, Freeh is full of integrity and did a great job as director. He convinced me, but I'd be curious to hear other opinions about him. "
— Susan, 9/11/2011" Interesting perspective on things like building a case against the Unabomber, fighting terrorism, and the limitations of the FBI. According to himself, Freeh is full of integrity and did a great job as director. He convinced me, but I'd be curious to hear other opinions about him. "
— Susan, 9/11/2011" Ah, listed to these tapes, didn't read the book. "
— Bob, 3/20/2011" Ah, listed to these tapes, didn't read the book. "
— Bob, 3/20/2011" An interesting look into the FBI "
— Nick, 2/2/2011" An interesting look into the FBI "
— Nick, 2/2/2011" This could have been a great book, the stories are there. I think Freeh wrote it himself, or I hope that he did since the author has almost zero ability to write a good story. Freeh could maybe write memoes and this been is one. "
— John, 10/9/2010" This could have been a great book, the stories are there. I think Freeh wrote it himself, or I hope that he did since the author has almost zero ability to write a good story. Freeh could maybe write memoes and this been is one. "
— John, 10/9/2010" This book is a very interesting perspective on the national law enforcement agency actions during a very significant period in US history. Freeh brings a professionalism and nonpartisan perspective that is admirable. I found the book well worth the reading! "
— Terry, 8/1/2009" This book is a very interesting perspective on the national law enforcement agency actions during a very significant period in US history. Freeh brings a professionalism and nonpartisan perspective that is admirable. I found the book well worth the reading! "
— Terry, 8/1/2009" An interesting look into the FBI "
— Nick, 5/17/2009" An interesting look into the FBI "
— Nick, 5/17/2009" interesting insight into the fbi during the Clinton Admininstration. "
— Jo, 3/4/2009" interesting insight into the fbi during the Clinton Admininstration. "
— Jo, 3/4/2009" Very good book Enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the FBI "
— Joan, 2/21/2009" Very good book Enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the FBI "
— Joan, 2/21/2009" In-depth look on the past FBI Director, Louis Freeh and the struggles he went through dealing with President Clinton, US crisis' and finding time to spend with his family. "
— Patrick, 11/6/2008" In-depth look on the past FBI Director, Louis Freeh and the struggles he went through dealing with President Clinton, US crisis' and finding time to spend with his family. "
— Patrick, 11/6/2008" I just finished this book but it took me a loooong time to get through. I thought that the history parts were interesting, but it was really just Freeh giving shout outs to all of his poilitcal friends. Boooring... "
— Rebecca, 8/13/2008" I just finished this book but it took me a loooong time to get through. I thought that the history parts were interesting, but it was really just Freeh giving shout outs to all of his poilitcal friends. Boooring... "
— Rebecca, 8/13/2008" Interesting perspective on things like building a case against the Unabomber, fighting terrorism, and the limitations of the FBI. According to himself, Freeh is full of integrity and did a great job as director. He convinced me, but I'd be curious to hear other opinions about him. "
— Susan, 5/31/2008" Interesting perspective on things like building a case against the Unabomber, fighting terrorism, and the limitations of the FBI. According to himself, Freeh is full of integrity and did a great job as director. He convinced me, but I'd be curious to hear other opinions about him. "
— Susan, 5/31/2008" Haven't actually finished but very neat to have a look at the Director of the FBI's day to day duties. More powerful than you'd expect. "
— Ryan, 5/9/2008" Haven't actually finished but very neat to have a look at the Director of the FBI's day to day duties. More powerful than you'd expect. "
— Ryan, 5/9/2008" Eh! It was okay, but certainly not riveting. "
— Kim, 5/6/2008" Eh! It was okay, but certainly not riveting. "
— Kim, 5/6/2008" A very personable read. While the title implies political considerations, those accusations of a Clinton WH simply not interested in intelligence matters has been borne out in other biographies. "
— Joe, 2/24/2008" A very personable read. While the title implies political considerations, those accusations of a Clinton WH simply not interested in intelligence matters has been borne out in other biographies. "
— Joe, 2/24/2008Adam Grupper, award-winning narrator, has garnered honors from AudioFile magazine, Publishers Weekly, iTunes, the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, and the Audio Publishers Association. He has been in eleven Broadway productions, including the acclaimed revival of Fiddler on the Roof. His film and television credits include The Rebound, Homeland, Master of None, Music and Lyrics, Two Weeks Notice, Elementary, and Allegiance.