China: Our Enemy?: A General's Story

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows, Major General Bernard "Burn" Loeffke (USA, Ret.), Distinguished Graduate of West Point and former White House Fellow, relates his vast experiences, both past and present, within the Peoples Republic of China. A military man and active proponent of peaceful relations between the U.S. and China, in "China, Our Enemy?" General Loeffke (the Chinese pronounce it "love-key") shares stories of differences and commonalities, perceptions from both sides, as well as lessons learned in the course of the past 40 years. With the largest population on the planet, and an ever-expanding economy, China's place on the world stage cannot be ignored. This very personal and up-close look provides valuable insights for the novice and expert alike.

Burn Loeffke is an extraordinary man, living a remarkable life. From West Point to Vietnam, the Peoples Republic of China to Moscow, Burn has always placed service to others above self. He has served his country in war and peace, determined to teach his soldiers how to carry out their missions with minimal loss of life. He commanded parachute units, Special Forces and combat infantry units, and culminated his military career as Commanding General of Army South. Burn’s life lessons take us into the heart and mind of a professional soldier, who knows that the most powerful force on earth is love and that we cannot hate that which we understand. It is for everyone who understands that we are all students and teachers, a primer for leadership in the 21st Century.