A Soldier's Way : An Autobiography - Softcover

Colin Powell; Joseph E. Persico

Softcover

ISBN 10: 009943993X ISBN 13: 9780099439936

Publisher: Arrow Books, 2001

Synopsis

This is the number one 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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

"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 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Arrow Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 009943993X
• ISBN 13: 9780099439936
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 656