I knew this book was going to be good before I bought it. Americans need to read this so they won't make the same mistakes as the last time. I'e seen this man interviewed several times on TV. He appears to be very genuine whose mission is only to tell the truth.

"In Justice" primarily relates Iglesias' experience in the notorious DOJ firing of 8 prosecutors in 2006. While the DOJ actions were historic and nefarious, and ultimately led to A.G. Gonzales' resignation, Iglesias' story tells us nothing that wasn't already clearly revealed already in the press.

Most of the book is taken up with Iglesias' earlier life - becoming interested in law and then the Navy, becoming a White House Fellow (one of 17 out of 1,250 applicants), applying for the U.S. Attorney position and getting Domenici's support, etc.

Then local Republican support soured when Iglesias failed to develop voter fraud cases due to lack of evidence. Heather Wilson (Republican Congresswoman) and Senator Domenici followed up with inappropriate telephone "inquiries" aimed at propelling the cases forward.

Iglesias then learns of the others fired in the "house cleaning," DOJ makes clumsy attempts to besmirch the reputations of those targeted, the press learns of White House involvement (Harriett Miers and Karl Rove), and Roberto Gonzales ("I don't remember" 80 times during a Senate hearing) makes himself look incredibly out-of-touch, if not totally dishonest.

The only "good news" out of this episode is that ultimately DOJ was rid of some of its unjust top leadership, and the Patriot Act provision that allowed indefinite interim U.S. Attorney appointments without Senate confirmation was repealed.

If Alberto Gonzalez wanted to fire all of these qualified prosecutors, just because they were not "Republican enough," he should have done it one by one. Then no one would have noticed. But instead, he thought no one would notice a mass firing and even more, no one would do anything about it.

This book explains how it happened, why it happened, and helps us remember we have a Constitution in this country that must be preserved.

As to the book itself, large parts are a little dull because the author must tell us more about himself and that is not all that interesting. He's an intelligent guy doing a good job. However, the last 100+ pages are riveting as he reveals the lies of the Justice Department and specifically Alberto Gonzales.

RK

"In Justice" is a thoroughly absorbing, detailed look at how absolute power corrupts absolutely. If a late-night walk through the White House and the Department of Justice, after all the day-workers have gone home and when the real skulduggery begins, is your cup of tea, read this book. In looking at the case of the seven U.S. Attorneys, we can see how ANY administration (in this case the Bush-Cheney brand) can simply make things happen and make good people go away with no explanations and no justifications. The book also serves as a good example of how vast power can make once-rational people think that no one will find out what they are up to, whether it's sex in the Oval Office or, in Iglesias's book, the firing of seven U.S. Attorneys for purely political reasons.

This book was so fasinating that I had difficulty putting it down. It explains a lot about what happened that never made it to the sound bites of the news media. If you want an understanding of what happened, read this!

I read this book in two days because it was gripping and engaged my interest. I know that the facts are true because I trust the validity, integrity and honesty of David Iglesias. This book will enhance your outlook on our governmental system.

This is a book that's hard to put down even though you get so angry when reading about all downright criminal things that the Bush people have gotten by with. It's very obvious from the very beginning that Bush wants no honest people around him.

"In Justice" was captivating. I plowed through it in one sitting. It reads like an intrigue novel. The machiavellian machinations it exposes are disturbing! It drove home the point: "you reap what you sow," powerfully. A must-read!

David Iglesias is not the only (former?) Republican who has provided a look at the "any means to an end" mentality of this administration and I appreciate his candidness and openness as to what this experience was like for him and his peers. It is unfortunate for all Americans that a book like this could ever be written as non-fiction, and by serious-minded and highly competent professionals, some at the very top of their field. In turn, serious citizens should read this book and consider how this mismanagement cannot stand and endangers us all. The Bush administration had every opportunity to do the right thing and chose not to. What happens when the next partisan, left or right, pursues something like this again? How much worse can it get? I don't ever want to find out. It's just so unfortunate.

Mr. Iglesias' book is a well written, riveting account of one of the tragedies of the Bush Administration, the politicization of the Justice Department. It is a fascinating insider's account of the U.S. Attorney scandal, demonstrating one of the Bush Administration's fatal flaws, the high premium it placed on loyalty to both President Bush and the party in the law enforcement arena.

"In Justice" is an essential read for anyone interested in the public arena. Although painful for Republicans (like myself) to take in, it is imperative that Republicans (and everyone) digest the clear warnings throughout the book. Mr Iglesias' story serves as a caution to never value partisan politics above the rule of law, and shows how that is possible in today's partisan atmosphere. Mr. Iglesias serves as role model to everyone concerned about the integrity of our justice system. America would be a much better country with dedicated, ethical public servants like Mr. Iglesias.

The book first gives an account of Mr. Iglesias' career in service to his country before resignation from his post as U.S. Attorney and the ensuing scandal. While following Mr. Iglesias' through his remarkable career, it is impossible to miss the guiding hand of Providence. In the second part of the book, Mr. Iglesias gives an astounding behind the scenes look into the U.S. Attorney scandal that eventually implicated powerful members of the Bush Administration. Even in the hardest of times, the hand of Providence can be seen on Mr. Iglesias' life. It turned what seemed like a devastating loss into an opportunity to gain prominence while standing up for justice to an administration that had gone astray.

The book ends by acknowledging the necessity of reform in the public arena, and an important plea for a fundamental change in the political process "to attract principled and ethical people into the political arena." The more public servants our country has like Mr. Iglesias, who will stand up for the truth regardless of the cost, the easier this goal will be reached.

Do not pass on this important book

This is a well-written book about a serious national scandal. The office of the United States Attorney should not be a political football, no matter who is doing the kicking.

This entire scandal would not have been possible without the USA Patriot Act. It made the politicization of these offices possible. Before the Patriot Act, U.S. Attorneys were appointed for four year terms, and could not be replaced without the advice and consent of the Senate. Now permanent "interim" appointments make Congress irrelevant in the choice. This is not the only reallocation of power from the legislative branch to the executive found in the Patriot Act, but it is a perfect example of the ease of abuse.

This book should make Republicans and Democrats alike angry. Some of the heroes of this book are earnest Republicans, as are some of the victims.

The greatest victim, though, is the Department of Justice, and by extension, all of us. It will be a great challenge for the next administration to restore the reputation of the Justice Department for fairness, honesty, and independence.

In my opinion, most of the post-911 acts designed to strengthen the hand of government against its people should be repealed. Portions of the Patriot Act that make the legislature irrelevant should be fished out and removed (assuming we don't just repeal the entire mess).

The executive branch would have us believe that these extended powers have enabled it to fight terrorism. This book outlines shocking and frightening incompetence in one of the most important parts of our government. The studied neglect and wilful ignorance of the highest echelons of the Department put us all at risk. If this is the caliber of protection we can expect, we are fortunate that we have not fared worse than we have.

Gerry Schulze

This memoir is, for the most part, shallow and self-serving. It does give an excellent look at how an aspiring law student can start real practice without carrying water for five or ten years (join the military). It would be hard to doubt Mr. Iglesias' sincerity, and one can't help but feel bad for someone who loses "the best job you will ever have" through no fault of his own. Still, this little volume really leaves more questions than it answers.

As the U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, David Iglesias, was charged with ensuring that the wheels of justice, though they might turn exceedingly slowly, turned fairly and true in the state of New Mexico. The irony is that the very justice he helped dispense was not served in his own case.

An up-and-coming Bushie whose star was rising in Republican circles, Iglesias was one of seven U.S. Attorneys suddenly sacked for political reasons. Partly because his mentor, Senator Pete Domenici, illegally helped initiate the action, Iglesias soon found himself at the center of a growing scandal that resulted in the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez and a number of others in the Justice Department.

In going public with his side of the story and retelling it in detail in this book, Iglesias helped set the record straight. "In Justice" is a well-written account of power corrupting those responsible for safeguarding our judicial system. Gonzalez served as the unwitting hit-man for those in the Bush White House who put politics above principle. But "In Justice" gives you the back story in how he did so, bringing clarity to the murky machinations of an administration that lost its way.

Unlike Scott McLellan's recent self-serving tell-all, Iglesias' book gives the clear-eyed and fair recounting of the evidence that we expect of our judicial system. It helped restore my faith that justice, though slow, is eventually served.

In Justice is the fascinating re-telling of the unjust firing of seven U.S. Attorneys in 2006, and its eventual implications on both a very personal level and for the political landscape at large. The book opens as more of a memoir, a genre it revisits many times throughout. Iglesias recounts his own personal struggle with his inexplicable firing. While his tone is one of justifiable incredulity, anyone who has been unfairly passed over, unjustly fired, or humiliated by a more powerful superior can unfortunately relate. The book moves beyond the personal, though, as Iglesias discovers he is not alone in his humiliation. The story broadens and becomes more of a detailed re-telling of the incidents surrounding the seven fired U.S. Attorneys and their movement from humiliated public servants to courageous spokespersons for the truth. Justice comes full circle as many who unfairly and/or illegally exert power are brought low. Iglesias exposes the problem of partisan politics in the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its ramifications for our time and for the future. The book would be of great interest to anyone who has ever worked for the DOJ, judges, or those with an interest in the law or political corruption. It is well-written and infused with a sense of humor when appropriate, interesting allusions, and an honest "voice." In Justice is a good read.

Of the eight fired United States Attorneys over one year ago, no one seemed more representative of the hurt and bewilderment than David Iglesias, the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. His unusual heritage, military service and the fact that he was a Republican added heft to his Congressional testimony as he sought to tell his story about being sacked along with seven others. His new book, "In Justice" (which certainly could have been one word) is a terrific look at a moment when politics and justice met head-on with immediate unfortunate consequences...but consequences that provided a forum for truth re-establishing the upper hand over politics.

The firing of the attorneys, not only in the way it was handled but the premeditated way in which the plan was cooked up, would have been a disgrace by itself, but the fact that these noble men and women were also Republicans made the whole affair that much more curious. Much of the first half of "In Justice" is spent on background...Iglesias's upbringing in and out of the United States... and his emotional state when he learns of being fired and those subsequent feelings for days afterward. But the book really heats up when he testifies before the Senate and his spirit of fighting back comes to the fore. Chief among the original "black hats" are New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici and Congresswoman Heather Wilson, who each made improper calls to Iglesias during an ongoing case. The speculation then centers on who made up a master list of attorneys to be axed and exactly why the plan was ever devised. Iglesias and others contend that their loyalty, which was not blind to the Bush White House, was a deciding factor in their collective dismissals and as the facts tumbled out, this became a very likely primary reason. What remains a mystery to this day is who orchestrated the move. Was it the hapless former Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales, who seemed to have a major problem with memory...? Karl Rove, whose fingerprints tend to be on or near every White House catastrophe....? Or, did the president have any hand in the matter? One might suspect that as this feckless administration comes to an end, more and more insiders will be telling their own tales of woe, and we may learn much more about this particular case. I hope for David Iglesias's sake and for the sake of the other fired attorneys, that the whole truth will someday be revealed. I highly recommend "In Justice" and commend David Iglesias for helping to get this story out and for his narrative as to why it ever took place at all.