Disloyal: A Memoir

Disloyal: A Memoir reveals Michael Cohen's twelve-year experience as Donald Trump's personal attorney and self-described "fixer" from 2006 to 2018. The book provides a first-hand account of Trump's business practices, personal conduct, and rise to the presidency. Written during Cohen's imprisonment for campaign finance violations and other charges, this memoir documents his transformation from devoted Trump loyalist to outspoken critic. The narrative covers both Cohen's professional relationship with Trump and personal journey, including his legal troubles and eventual break from his former employer. Cohen details numerous private conversations and behind-the-scenes incidents from his time as part of Trump's inner circle. The book includes accounts of business dealings, political maneuvering, and private interactions that occurred during his tenure as Trump's attorney. The memoir ultimately serves as both a cautionary tale about blind loyalty and an insider's perspective on one of the most controversial figures in American politics. It raises questions about power, morality, and the price of unwavering devotion.

Readers view Cohen's memoir as a behind-the-scenes account of his time with Trump, though many question his credibility as a narrator. Readers appreciated: - Detailed descriptions of Trump's private behavior and business practices - Clear writing style and pacing - Inside perspective on campaign and Trump Organization operations - Cohen's admissions of his own wrongdoing Common criticisms: - Cohen's selective memory and self-serving narrative - Lack of new revelations beyond what was already public - Too much focus on defending/explaining his actions - Writing comes across as bitter and vindictive Ratings: Amazon: 4.5/5 (13,000+ reviews) Goodreads: 3.8/5 (11,000+ reviews) Representative review: "An informative but flawed account from a flawed narrator. Cohen provides valuable insights but his credibility issues can't be ignored." - Goodreads reviewer "The self-justification gets tiresome, but the firsthand observations of Trump are compelling." - Amazon reviewer

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🔹 Cohen wrote much of this memoir while serving time at Otisville Federal Prison, where he had access to only paper and pencil - no computer or digital devices. 🔹 The book sold over 500,000 copies in its first two months of release, despite the Trump Organization's attempts to legally prevent its publication. 🔹 Before working for Trump, Cohen had purchased and sold several Trump properties as investments, which initially caught Trump's attention and led to their professional relationship. 🔹 The memoir's title "Disloyal" was specifically chosen to reclaim and reverse Trump's criticism of Cohen as a "rat" and disloyal person after he began cooperating with federal investigators. 🔹 Cohen became the first lawyer in New York history to be disbarred for a federal crime related to lying to Congress, which he discusses candidly in the book.