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I Read Five Whistleblowers’ Memoirs
Here’s what you need to know about each of them
Apparently, this is can be a polarizing subject…
Even using the term “whistleblower” in polite conversation can lead to (ahem) a great deal of debate regarding not only the materials or information that was revealed, but quite a bit of strong opinion regarding the person who brought said information to light.
Maybe I get it.
Maybe I do understand that if what someone uncovered is particularly juicy or explosive, that must also mean that only a truly fascinating and dynamic someone must have done so.
But in my humble view, people are simply people. Some are very brilliant with interesting histories and a wealth of expertise. Some feel pressured to come forward with their tales. Some are just looking to be the first ones to tell their stories in the hopes of controlling the narrative to some degree.
Mostly, they are still just human beings in exceptional circumstances. I highly doubt (and many of their statements have confirmed) that they woke up one morning and decided, “I’m going to be a whistleblower when I grow up.”
Nevertheless, that is the title we’ve given the people whose books I’ve read in the past month (if you’re new here and don’t know me yet…
