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The Confession LP | 
 enlarge | Author: James E. Mcgreevey
Publisher: HarperLargePrint
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 741608
Format: Large Print
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0061145947
Dewey Decimal Number: 974.9043092
EAN: 9780061145940
ASIN: 0061145947
Publication Date: November 7, 2006
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Product Description
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 an idealized American life, and he strove to exceed expectations in everything he did. He won three elections by age 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.
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 SO BITTERSWEET.... December 18, 2006
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
I cried when I read this. I knew Jimmy back when I was engaged to his Special Labor Counsel. What a great way to tell his life story - and "confess." Human life is precious and should never be judged. Why should a man or woman have to go through what he did....and in the face of it all...he held his own and became Governor anyway - imagine the strength.
Love you, Jimmy! I'm so glad you are happy! Mark is a hottie! xoxoxo
 eye opener October 17, 2006
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This work was one of the most helpful tools in gaining insight into the political machine. Governor McGreevey constructed a great read following his path through probably one of the greatest experiences of his life. I applaud his work and effort and recommend reading this book. It had me frustrated and angry during the read, but I emerged happy and able to place him on a higher pedastal. If redemption was necessary, Jim has earned it by putting this out.
I hear people say he did it for the money - and to that I say: It is well earned. Read the book and get a grip. Bravo, Jim.
Jim McGreevey The confession October 12, 2006
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
All of New Jersey and the country were probably anticipating the release of former Governor Jim Mcgreevey's book. Some of the hype may have been due to the scandal involving his sexual encounters. I am completing the book and am very impressed with the wealth of information included.
Governor Mcgreevey shares all of himself in relation to his sexual escapades, but he also connects these escapades to the many emotions and experiences that brought him to his political end and to his new beginning.
There were many selfish acts and many acts of kindness performed by Jim Mcgreevey. There were hurts and pains thrust upon others as well as happiness and joys given.
I make no judgments as to the truths or untruths of his book. I evaluate based on the emotions that were left with me as a reader. I am highly appreciative of the wealth of knowledge on history, philosophy, psychology and other educational topics that were included.
Jim Mcgreevey has shown his ability to take the English language and develop a stellar performance as an author. His development or lack of development of his life is for him to decide. I thank Governor Mcgreevey for sharing.
Elaine Butler NJ
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