Best Selling Books by Colin L. Powell

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A great American success story . . . an endearing and well-written book.”—The New York Times Book Review 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. 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 soldier’s directness. 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. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders, General 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.

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A compilation of excerpts from speeches and interviews reflects the retired United States general''s views on politics, war, social issues, and everyday life in America

It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the public service career of the four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. At its heart are Powell''s "Thirteen Rules"--Notes he gathered over the years and that now form the basis of his leadership presentations given throughout the world. Powell''s short but sweet rules -- among them, "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit"--are illustrated by personal stories that introduce and expand upon his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others. In work and in life, Powell writes, "it''s about how we touch and are touched by the people we meet. It''s all about the people." Powell offers parables with advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond. "Trust your people," he counsels as he delegates presidential briefing responsibilities to two junior State Department desk officers. "Do your best -- someone is watching," he advises those just starting out, recalling his own teenage summer job mopping floors in a soda-bottling factory. Powell combines the insights he has gained serving in the top ranks of the military and in four presidential administrations with the lessons he''s learned from his immigrant-family upbringing in the Bronx, his training in the ROTC, and his growth as an Army officer.

General description of the collection: The Henry P. Duvall papers consist of a memoir of Duvall''s thirty-two years of military service in the United States (U.S.) Army. Duvall titled his memoirs "Part Time Soldier." He discusses his feelings toward the many commands he was assigned to and the demands that Reserve officers deal with during their careers. He points out lessons learned that he believes are relevant to current military personnel and how he learned leadership through experience, and from fellow soldiers. He points out several highlights in his career one of which was meeting and speaking with then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin Powell. He praises career Reservists for being able to carry a civilian and military career at the same time.

Secretary Colin Powell announces $43 million aid package to Afghanistan.

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