Advocate, James Hamilton
Advocate, James Hamilton
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Advocate
On History's Front Lines from Watergate to the Keating Five, Clinton Impeachment, and Benghazi

Author: James Hamilton, David Ignatius

Narrator: Mark Bramhall

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/27/2022


Synopsis

For more than half a century, James Hamilton has been an active participant and an inside observer of some of the most consequential moments in modern US history. He has been involved in investigations concerning Watergate, the Kennedy assassination, "Debategate," the Keating Five, the Clinton impeachment, Vince Foster's suicide, the Valerie Plame affair, Benghazi, and the Major League Baseball steroids scandal.

Advocate discusses the travails of prominent politicians and other well-known individuals, focusing particularly on high-profile congressional and other investigations. Credited with developing the modern system for vetting Democratic vice-presidential candidates, Hamilton recounts his extensive vetting of vice-presidential, cabinet, and Supreme Court candidates—including Joe Biden, John Edwards, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Much more than a memoir from a seasoned lawyer, Advocate is a richly detailed history of some of the most sensational and controversial events in Washington politics over the past fifty years. By sharing information and insights known only to him, Hamilton fills in the gaps of historical events while advising the public on lessons that can be learned from the past. Anyone interested in the uniquely American intermingling of law and politics will find this an engaging book.

About James Hamilton

James Hamilton is a retired partner from the Morgan Lewis law firm.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve on July 06, 2024

Something a little different and, more often than not, a lot of different things, not necessarily what you'd expect, and very much not a simple, linear, singular story or theme... and, very much not perfect, yet ... something rather interesting and thought-provoking and evocative..... but, but, but.......more

Goodreads review by Flybyreader on April 02, 2024

I enjoyed reading this inspiring graphic novel filled with nostalgia and heartwarming memories but the tone was a bit too dry for me. The drawings were good and dynamic while the narrative fell flat.......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on July 07, 2024

Gently and blandly told memoir of a Korean-American law student who risks his family’s displeasure by his using his new degree to be non-profit environmental director versus becoming a high-paid corporate lawyer. Lots of details about the job, experiences with racial discrimination and making ends m......more

Goodreads review by Royal on January 16, 2025

I’ve had this book on my shelf for a few months, but I feel this book is more relevant than ever with the ongoing LA wildfires. Very touching and moving graphic memoir about an environmental justice attorney/non profit executive based in SF/Oakland, with themes of climate change activism, non-profit......more

Goodreads review by Bernadette on May 10, 2025

Thanks to a book club choice, I read my first full-length graphic book and now have a high bar with which to judge others in this genre. Author/artist Eddie Ahn wisely chose the graphic approach to reach and inspire young adults to follow in his footsteps as an environmental lawyer working in the no......more