Portrait of Roy Cohn

Roy Cohn books in order

American lawyer

Lived
1927–1986
Country
Israel
Books
5

Roy Cohn published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with McCarthy (1968). The best-known is How to Stand Up for Your Rights--and Win! (1981).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Roy Cohn

Non-fiction in order

  1. McCarthy (1968)

    292 pages

  2. The Autobiography of Roy Cohn (1988)

    284 pages

Other books in order

  1. A Fool for a Client (1971)

    220 pages

  2. How to Stand Up for Your Rights--and Win! (1981)

    334 pages

  3. Roy Cohn on Divorce (1993)

About Roy Cohn

Roy Marcus Cohn was an American lawyer, prosecutor, and conservative political activist. He first gained fame as a prosecutor of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg in their trials (1952–1953) and as Senator Joseph McCarthy's chief counsel during the Army–McCarthy hearings in 1954. Cohn had been assisting McCarthy's investigations of suspected communists. In the 1970s and during the 1980s, he became a prominent legal and political fixer in New York City. He represented and mentored Donald Trump during Trump's early business career.

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Roy Cohn FAQ

How many books has Roy Cohn written?
Roy Cohn published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Roy Cohn's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Stand Up for Your Rights--and Win!.
What is Roy Cohn's last book?
The Autobiography of Roy Cohn (1988).
What is Roy Cohn's most famous book?
How to Stand Up for Your Rights--and Win! (1981) is Roy Cohn's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.