May june 03 aa final 3 31 california state university. Colin powell has 26 books on goodreads with 19835 ratings. He went to school in new york, and later joined the rotc. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. San diego union tribune colin powell s candid, introspective autobiography is a joy for all with an appetite for wellwritten political and social commentary. Parts of it were so good that i broke one of my cardinal although i love wellwritten biographies and autobiographies, they are fairly difficult to come by. And why powells 600 page autobiography and not, for instance, a car magazine or the latest pearl jam album. The last time the publication of a political memoir aroused as much interest as sarah palins going rogue. A man of intelligence, versatility, and presence, powell served as the first africanamerican chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and was appointed secretary of state by president george w.
I am intrigued by great leaders and the stories that make up their lives. General powell is married to the former alma vivian johnson of birmingham, alabama. At, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. Colin powell s most popular book is my american journey. Powell was born in harlem, and grew up in south bronx. Political leaders must set a wars objectives, while armies achieve them. Colin powell is the embodiment of the american dream. Colin powell manages this well my american journey was one of the best autobiographies i have read in a while. My american journey by colin l powell, general alibris.
Straight from the gut jack welch winning jack welch. Ive been using my commute time over the past several months to listen to what i continue to think of as books on tape. General colin powells autobiography is the embodiment of the american dream. 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 generals own words, the greatness of america and the opportunities it offers. About my american journey a great american success story. Colin luther powell, better known as colin powell, is a retired fourstar general in the united states army and a statesman.
My american journey autobiographical first edition hardcover book autographed in black marker on the title page by retired fourstar general and former secretary of state colin powell. My american journey is a very well written biography. Colin powell talks about his book, my american journey, in which he. Persico random house new york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Hardcover latter edition published in 1995 by random house. It is accompanied by a wood framed color photo of colin powell and reverend schuller and it is also inscribed with a message and signed in gold ink. Signed 1995 book my american journey by colin powell ebth. Persico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Over the weekend, with irene all around, i was reminded of one of my favorite quotes from colin powells memoir, my american journey, published in 1995. To get started finding my american journey colin powell, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Without question this book ranks in the top 5 reads of the year for me. Through and through, be it as a champion of education for kids or as an advocate for veterans, gen.
Book report on colin powells my american journey introduction retired general colin powell is the former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. While reading colin powells my american journey i couldnt help but think of words like integrity, hardwork, and common sense. Colin powell talked about his book, my american journey, published by random house, which chronicles his life, including his military service in vietnam and the gulf war and the rebuilding effort between the two conflicts. Here, for the first time, colin powell himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished by a heartfelt love of country and family, warm good humor, and a soldiers directness. San diego union tribunecolin powells candid, introspective autobiography is a joy for all with an appetite for wellwritten political and social commentary.
First trade edition, signed by colin powell on the title page. From my american journey by colin powell with joseph e. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of america. He was born in harlem to immigrant parents from jamaica. A signed 1995 edition of my american journey by colin powell is also inscribed in black ink with a message to the reverend robert schuller. Throughout the book, his love for the country of his birth, and the army that provided. Colin powell my american journey by colin powell with. And he looked around my office and he took it all in, as a writer should, and. Colin powell is an african americanand no african american excepting martin luther king, jr. San diego union tribune colin powells candid, introspective autobiography is a joy for all with an appetite for wellwritten. My american journey by colin powell signed first edition. His parents were hardworking immigrants from jamaica. In my american journey, the former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and onetime national security adviser to president ronald reagan offers an honest assessment of a career that made him a.
Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Powell, who is married with three children and four grandchildren, has also written two bestselling books, titled my american journey and it worked for me. As the title implies, my american journey is the story of how colin powell went from subaverage school student of jamaican immigrants in the bronx to being the commander of the one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Excellent condition will enjoy reading a signed book of his.
Bush, powell became a national figure during the desert shield and desert storm operations in kuwait. Whether you are a political junkie, a military buff, or just interested in a good story, my american journey is a book well worth reading. My american journey general colin l powell, colin l. First break all the rules marcus buckinghamcurt coffman now discover your strengths marcus buckingham. Then i found myself on the same speaking platform as powell. Colin powell autographed my american journey first edition. A career soldier, he set out to be a warrior, not a socalled political general. Bush, the former president of the united states as the 65th secretary of state from 2001 to. Octavo, original half blue cloth, original dust jacket. My american journey, by colin powell, dated 199607, excerpts by colin powell, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. My american journey is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. Army, rising to the rank of fourstar general and from 1989 to 1993, served as the 12th chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. Though these words initially may not sound romantic.
Powells extravagant coyness about his political plans strikes you as a bit. As chairman of the joint chiefs of staff under president george h. Starting this friday, 800,000 copies of his much anticipated autobiography, my american journey, will start landing in bookstores. I f you were a fly on the wall of my high school 20 years ago, youd see me walking to class with a copy of colin powells my american journey. Bushbecoming, at that time, the most powerful africanamerican ever to hold office. Collectible congressional autographs for sale ebay. The rest is history but a history that until now has been known only on the surface. Meanwhile, powell embarks on a 23city, 20day publicity blitz, including tv interviews with barbara walters, larry king, jay leno and tom brokaw, that promises to. He also served as the national security advisor to president ronald reagan. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products.
He started his military education and career at the city college of new york in 1954. My american journey, limited edition powell, colin l. In life and leadership colin powell my american journey colin powell. He spent a career in the united states army lasting 35 years. Born to jamaican immigrant parents, he joined the u. Here, for the first time, he himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished.
His first book, my american journey was penned with joseph e. Colin powell secretary of state my american journey signed book with coa. General powells second book, it worked for me may 2012, an instant new york times bestseller, reveals the lessons that shaped his life and career. Secretary of state from january 2001 to january 2005. My american journey, colin powell by powell, colin, with joseph e. Get the best deals on collectible congressional autographs when you shop the largest online selection at. His bestselling autobiography, my american journey, has been published in more than a dozen languages. San diego union tribune colin powells candid, introspective autobiography is a joy for all with an appetite for wellwritten political and social commentary. Mel parkers take the limits off leadership reading list. Colin powell was the first africanamerican to hold the key positions of the u.
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