Here, Right Matters audiobook

This memoir is well written, concise, relevant and important. This young man honors truth, duty and integrity in the face of onerous circumstances. He is an American hero. The tragedy is he had to be a hero when dozens of other people should have stepped up before, during and after he was forced into his crucible.The book is a reliable memorandum of events of great historical importance.He is a strong and principled person whose hard work has earned a great education and life experiences he cherishes. I predict we will not see the end of Alexander Vindman.

True American HeroI read this book in record time. I couldn’t put the book down. I hope and pray we have learned and continue to learn what a true hero looks like. Alexander Vindman is a true hero.

I found this to be a most fascinating memoir. The Vindman family reveals several generations fleeing wars and persecution. The family is Russian/Ukrainian Jews. The story of his grandmother, fleeing Ukraine with her children from the Nazi invasion, showed the great strength of character of the family.I find it shameful that this dedicated Army officer ends up losing a promising career just for doing his duty. He was obviously on track to the general ranks. Unfortunately, the country lost a talented, honest and dedicated officer with knowledge and expertise in an area that is turning out to be critical to the world now and in the future. The Army should have rewarded him instead of having him resign. From all the threats and harassments, he and his family have suffered, one must question just how different are we from the Russians who cannot speak truth to power. For all he has lost, I do hope he makes lots of money from this book. I highly recommend this book and hope that people will examine their own values and honesty while reading it. I hope that Vindman will inspire others to join in holding unethical leaders, no matter the party or country, accountable for breaking their oaths to their people.I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book narration by Vindman and Jacques Ray was excellent.

Starts with a bang in the midst of the phone call everyone wants to hear about. The next 6 chapters take a BIG step backwards…Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman has a factual writing style. It’s easy to read, free from pretentiousness and kind of refreshing in a sea of self aggrandizing publications of late. He doesn’t try to be anything other than who he is - a soldier serving his country and upholding his sworn duty, whatever the cost. There isn’t any humor, lightheartedness or sarcasm; just facts and duty, as he sees it. That’s the character of the first part while he’s telling family history from Russia and Ukraine, his childhood, schooling, early military, marriage and foray into national service via the army eventually being assigned to the National Security Counsel.Once Vindman reports the infamous phone call between Trump and Zelensky and begins the process of navigating his way thru the political labyrinth of D. C., there’s another voice being heard. Snippets of sound bites and snarky passages are nothing like what is written early on. There’s not a lot of it, but enough to be annoying.Vindman speaks candidly about the whistleblower; no spoilers here, read the book. His life and those of his family members have been forever altered because of this experience. He’s gone back to school, sought new employment and found a passion for inspirational writing, which is how he closes the book. The Lt. Col. shares 6 lessons/guidelines he learned thru the experience. You can read them in the Epilogue but some you’ll have heard already.If nothing else, Vindman is changed and he’s telling everyone about it📚

This man is an American hero. Sometimes doing the right thing gets you punished. He stayed true to his oath to defend our country, and should have been rewarded. Eye-opening story. Couldn't put it down!I love the double entendre of the title! If you read this book and still support the party of Donald Trump, you are not "right".

I salute you sir.Your guidance would be well advised to all members of our Congress. Too many members don't understand service for love of our Constitution. As a fellow retired officer I extend my hand in thanks for your outstanding service.

A heroic tale from a man who truly loves this country, as proven by his honesty, courage, and sacrifice. Recommend.

Brilliant. Once read this quote somewhere: “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” Lt. Col. Vindman’s story is remarkable and gives hope that there are still good and brave people with a strong moral compass who will do the right thing. Courage and honor lifts us all up.

Riveting Account of a Dark Part of American HistoryAll Americans should read this book. Easy to understand and follow the story. Would read it again! Thank you Alexander Vindman for your sacrifice.

Straightforward, inspiring account of Lt. Col. Vindman's life, with particular focus on the events that brought him into the public eye. Written in plain language with no pussyfooting around, and he's blunt about what he considers his own mistakes or misreadings of situations--he's not out to glorify himself, but simply to explain what happened and why he made difficult choices. How refreshing to read a book by someone with a true moral compass, rather than a million excuses for not doing the right thing. Vindman also readily shares credit with others who helped him, particularly his remarkable wife, Rachel. Their love story adds a lot of (unexpected) charm to the book. A good book to share with teens, if you have any in your household. Vindman has a lot to offer as a role model; I particularly admire his advice for what to do when your plans for your future suddenly go up in smoke.

An insider's view of history as it was being made.In some ways, this reminds me of Tolkien. It reiterates the theme that the course of history may be changed by the deeds of ordinary people swept up in events beyond their control, as is seen in the Lord of the Rings. Col. Vindman was the right man, in the right place, at the right time, and did the right thing. Because of him it may turn out that this nation can turn back from path of corruption, decay, and ultimately decline, upon which Donald J. Trump would lead it.

Star rating is probably 4.5, not quite 5 of 5.I don't often enjoy memoirs of living celebrities, politicians or others in the public eye. I might not have read this had not my book club chosen it. I'm glad they did. Vindman comes across as intelligent, confident yet sometimes self-deprecating, and most of all, a good citizen. After a brief chapter that takes us to the heart of why we know his name - THAT phone call - he gives us a summary of his life and the lessons learned that led him to the situation in which he found himself one morning in July, 2019.Throughout his schooling and military career, he talks of his constant learning experiences at every step of the way. I admire a person who is a constant learner, no matter what life throws at him. This book accomplishes several things, other than the obvious detailed report on President Trump's efforts to subvert the Constitution. It gives us a classic immigrant story - the Vindmans escaped Ukraine and the Soviet Union in 1979 - and the value of immigrants to our nation. It gives us a first-person view of the army training that most of us have never and will never experience. He gives us an excellent view of what goes on in analyzing foreign security threats and how they can affect our foreign policy. And finally, we get a first-person description of what it is like to testify before Congress. That's quite a life he has led.His family, especially his twin brother and his wife, feature prominently and were a big part of who he is, why he felt compelled to report the phone call up the chain of command, and how he survived the threats and hate mail he received.Quite a story, indeed, and worth reading.

Alexander Vindman was satisfied with his career in the military. He felt fortunate that at his high level assignment at the National Security Council he could make a contribution to his country.Vindman is this memoir relates his life story in way that gives the reader a perspective about his growth and commitment to his family and country. His moral compass is tested when he witnesses the conversation between President Trump and the President of the Ukraine. This is book by a resilient patriot.