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** spoiler alert ** Just finished Disloyal. Of all the Trump books around (and there are a lot), I found this the most interesting and insightful. That said, Cohen seems to have a mobster mentality and clearly enjoyed the illegality and intimidation schemes he and Trump indulged in.

I don't think Cohen was honest about why Trump seems so beholden to Putin. He implies it's because Trump perceives Putin to be extremely wealthy, but I think there's more to it than that.

Cohen has recently participated in some TV interviews where he seemed remorseful. After reading his memoir, I think he's simply sorry he got caught and that Trump didn't protect him.

Finally, if you find Trump's behavior as president troubling, Cohen states he repeatedly nudged Trump to run (as Cohen thought he'd personally benefit from Trump becoming increasingly powerful and influential). Along with Russia, you can thank Cohen for Trump becoming president.

Although I found Cohen's behavior and attitudes distasteful, this memoir is insightful enough that I consider it a "must read." I have to give Cohen credit for making public several details that I'm sure he also planned to include in his book (unlike Bolton, Woodward, et al).

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