Will: The Autobiography of G. Gordon Liddy

And how would you like your rat prepared, sir? I'm sure the sommelier will also have a recommendation...Beside eating a rodent to overcome his childhood fear, the other impression I keep of Mr. Liddy is not from the book, but from the inaugural episode of Bill Maher's "Politically Incorrect" when the show switched from cable to free TV, and was still worth watching. Liddy was a guest, and the host tried in vain to provoke him into saying something outrageous. The man is a mother lode of outrage, but he does nothing unless it's his idea, which the book demonstrates, His ideas of honor and integrity are also very much his own, and he does a clear, though not convincing, job of conveying them. If for no other reason, he shows by contrast show more with current right-wing clowns how far conservatism has decayed. show less

You can say he was unethical and you can say he is severe, but Liddy clearly gets the job done -- whatever it is. Starting with his weakly childhood, the "G-Man" explains how he overcame his own fear and went on to a notable career with the FBI, a New York DA's office, and a major law firm. Taking all the responsibility and none of the glory as the intelligence lead of CREEP, Liddy eventually served time in prison as a result of 9 felony charges, including Contempt of Congress.

G. Gordon Liddy is, of course, very strange. But this is a good book. He toots his own horn quite a bit, but it's still an interesting read. His perception of his role in the Watergate Scandal differs somewhat from others' perception, so be skeptical of what he says.

Many years later this is still a shocking book. There is a detailed description of the Breakin. However Liddy's casual statements about killing journalist Anderson, love of guns is shocking. Truly shocking. That Americans had such men in the White House is shameful.

Fascinating.

very interesting book. I did not to expect to enjoy it at all.

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