Colin Powell, Joseph E Persico

A Soldiers Way

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

'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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arrow
• Seitenzahl: 656
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 39mm
• Gewicht: 770g
• ISBN-13: 9780099439936
• ISBN-10: 009943993X
• Artikelnr.: 21486492

Autorenporträt

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.