Overview
The life story of a young boy from the Bronx who grew up to live the American dream. 'The man who might have been America's first Black president' Guardian 'An exemplary patriot . . . he helped pave the way for so many who would follow' Barack Obama THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ______________________________________________________________________ Colin Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew the rough life of the streets. He overcame a barely average start at school. Then he joined the Army. The rest is history - Vietnam, the Pentagon, Panama, Desert Storm - but a history that until now has been known only on the surface. A Soldier's Way is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders, Powell's passionate views on family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, 'the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers' inspire hope and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly absorbing account, it is history with a vision ________________________________________________________________________ 'A patriot of unmatched honor and dignity' President Joe Biden 'He always showed the world the best of who we are. He upheld the highest standards, representing our nation with dignity, grace, and strength' Vice President Kamala Harris 'He was such a favorite of presidents that he earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom - twice. He was highly respected at home and abroad. And most important, Colin was a family man and a friend.' George W Bush 'One of the greatest leaders that we have ever witnessed' Lloyd Austin, US Defense Secretary
Full Product Details
Author: Colin Powell ,
Joseph E Persico
Publisher: Cornerstone
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.448kg
ISBN: 9780099439936
ISBN 10: 009943993
Pages: 656
Publication Date: 01 November 2001
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Profound and moving . . . must reading for anyone who wants to reaffirm his faith in the promise of America. * Wall Street Journal * A great American success story . . . An endearing and well-written book * New York Times *
A great American success story ... An endearing and well-written book New York Times Profound and moving ... must reading for anyone who wants to reaffirm his faith in the promise of America. Wall Street Journal
Author Information
Colin Powell was born in New York City. He was a professional soldier for 35 years, during which time he won numerous US and foreign military decorations and rose to the rank of Four-star General. In December 2000, he was nominated by President Bush as Secretary of State, the first African-American to hold such high office. Joseph E. Persico is the author of biographies on Nelson Rockefeller and former CIA chief William J. Casey. His work Nuremberg- Infamy on Trial was hailed by Howard K. Smith as the 'best account' of the trial.
