In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir

memoir by Dick and Liz Cheney

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In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir is a memoir co-written by Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz Cheney. Published in 2011, it details Dick Cheney's extensive career in American politics, including his roles as Vice President under George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense under George H.W. Bush. The memoir also touches upon his time as a U.S. Representative from Wyoming and his experiences in the Nixon and Ford administrations. Liz Cheney, who also served as a U.S. Representative from Wyoming, co-authored the book, contributing her perspective and insights into their shared political journey. The book offers a personal account of significant events and policy decisions during their time in public service.12

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Dick Cheney
Later life
His autobiography, In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir (cowritten with his daughter Liz Cheney), was published in 2011. Cheney also wrote, with his heart surgeon, Heart: An American Medical Odyssey (2013) and, with Liz Cheney, Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America (2015).
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His autobiography, In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir (cowritten with his daughter Liz Cheney), was published in 2011. Cheney also wrote, with his heart surgeon, Heart: An American Medical Odyssey (2013) and, with Liz Cheney, Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America (2015).
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