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The first biography on General Wesley K. Clark, Democratic presidential candidate and former NATO Commander, covering his prestigious military career and the personal history that shaped his character—from the author of Condi: The Condoleezza Rice Story.
Four-star Gen. Wesley K. Clark (Ret.) made headline news upon announcing his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination, and instantly became one of the frontrunners in the heated race. Now, biographer Antonia Felix paints a fascinating portrait of the man behind the medals.
Clark entered the world stage in 1997 as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, leading Operation Allied Force, which successfully ended the conflict in Kosovo. He set his course for achievement at West Point, graduating at the top of his class, and went on to receive a Master's Degree at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Clark did two tours of duty in Vietnam, leading an infantry division and earning the Silver Star and Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
In this comprehensive biography, drawn from dozens of interviews and independent research, readers will discover a personal story that is as compelling as Clark's highly decorated military career. Son of a Jewish father and Southern Baptist mother, Clark later converted to his wife's Catholic faith while fighting in Vietnam. The Wesley Clark Story covers Clark's life from his early days in Little Rock, Arkansas, and his time at Oxford (he is widely regarded as a savvy intellectual who speaks four languages), to his distinguished military career and recent role as CNN military analyst on the war in Iraq.
A general against the war in Iraq, Clark has been considered by some too political for the military and too military for the political arena. To others, his is the perfect combination for American leadership at this moment in history. 16 b/w photos.

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