In his enlightening and very human memoir, General Colin Powell, one of the most prominent figures in American public life, celebrates not only the rise of a great man from obscurity, but, in the General's own words, "the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers". 32 pages of photos. Barbara Walters interview scheduled for September. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
MY AMERICAN JOURNEY is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America.
This collection of journal and diary entries was originally published in the Irish language in 1937 and is now presented for the first time in a bilingual edition, complete with newly discovered archival material and extensive illustrations ...
But I have benefitted even more by watching his example of how to lead one's life with dignity, integrity, and grace. This is a book that needs to be read!Ó Ð Bill McNabb, Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Our Journey from Vietnam to America Quang X. Pham ... Except for Henry Kissinger, who eventually took home the Nobel Peace Prize, while his corecipient, North Vietnamese counterpart, Le Duc Tho, rightfully declined.
Drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values as we confront the great work of our day.
The result is a powerful portrait of a leader who is reflective, self-effacing, and grateful for the contributions of everyone he works with. Colin Powell's It Worked for Me is bound to inspire, move, and surprise readers.
Julian Nava is one of the most renowned and distinguished elder statesmen in the Hispanic community of the United States.
This book is a treasure.” --Howard Garfinkel, codirector, Five-Star Basketball Camp “There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man.” --Rick Reilly, Sports Illustrated
The book is written for a broad readership, and will be of special interest to readers of military history, political biography, and leadership.
Born in a two-room house in rural Louisiana during the Jim Crow Era, Joe Walker shares the story of his life.