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A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCain—son and grandson of admirals—nevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military. Nearly six years in a North Vietnamese prison tested his resolve and proved his extraordinary resilience and will to survive. Coming to Congress, McCain found that making his way in politics demanded a different set of survival skills, and he grew accustomed to the corridors of power while striving to keep his independence. This lively biography traces McCain's unlikely ascent to the verge of attaining the nation's highest office while never ceasing to challenge himself and others to serve a cause greater than self-interest.

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Author:   Elaine S. Povich
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9781440835988

ISBN 10:   1440835985
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   24 February 2009
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline of Events in the Life of John McCain Chapter 1: Son and Grandson of Admirals Chapter 2: Fifth from the Bottom: Annapolis Chapter 3: Before Combat Chapter 4: Vietnam Chapter 5: Prisoner Chapter 6: Coming Home to the U.S.A. Chapter 7: Navy Senate Liaison Chapter 8: Running for Congress Chapter 9: Congressman Chapter 10: In Barry Goldwaters Footsteps: Senator Chapter 11: Loyalty and Politics Chapter 12: The Keating Five Scandal Chapter 13: Regaining His Reputation Chapter 14: Vietnam Revisited Chapter 15:Maverick Chapter 16:Lighting in a Bottle: Running for President, 2000 Chapter 17:A Senator with Sway Chapter 18: Running Again: Campaign 2008 Chapter 19:Mr. President? Appendix I:Speeches by John McCain Appendix II:U.S. Presidential Elections since 1860 (Major Candidates) Selected Bibliography

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ELAINE S. POVICH is a freelance journalist and veteran Washington correspondent who has reported for Newsday and the Chicago Tribune, among other newspapers, and written feature articles for many magazines and journals, including Kiplinger's Retirement Report, the AARP Bulletin, and Fortune Small Business. The author of Nancy Pelosi: A Biography (Greenwood Press, 2008), she is a member of the Gridiron Club and past president of the Washington Press Club Foundation.

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