The Confession

By: James E. McGreevey

Narrated by: James E. McGreevey

In August 2004, Governor James E. McGreevey of New Jersey made history when he declared ""My truth is that I am a gay American,"" and announced his resignation.

Now, in this extraordinarily candid memoir, McGreevey shares his story of a life of ambition, moral compromise, and redemption. From childhood, McGreevey lived a kind of idealized American life, and he strove to exceed expectations in everything he did. He won three elections by the age of thirty-six, and four years later nearly toppled the state's popular governor, Christie Todd Whitman. When he ran again, in 2001, he won by a landslide.

Throughout his adult life McGreevey had been forced to suppress a fundamental truth: that he was gay. He knew that the only clear path to his dreams was to live a straight life, and so he split in two, accepting the traditional role of family man while denying his deepest emotions. And he discovered that becoming a political player demanded ethical shortcuts at least as corrosive as living in the closet.

Written with honesty, grace, and rare insight, The Confession may be among the most honest political memoirs ever written.

The confession

Excellent Audible . I am a NJ resident so this book is a major mark of history .His honesty is amazing . I give this 5 stars

COURAGE

SIMPLY JUST HEARD OR READ IT, HONESTY...IS GREAT I AM MEXICAN THS GUY IS INTERNATIONAL AND FANTASTIC WHO CARES SEXUAL ORIENTATION???? MAN....MY MAN........YOU ARE GREAT!! GOD BLESS YOU :)

Fantastic

Been wanting to read this bolk for a while and I am glad that I finally did. Very well articulated and an inspiring story to read.

very honest and true

I loved his honesty. He deserves a good life and I am certain he is on the right path.
Highly recommend the book to anyone who is in any closet.