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#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.
Editions of My American Journey
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375432385
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780609000335
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679432968
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345466419
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345407283
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780517458051
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307763686
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780679445562
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739342398
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739341087
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#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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My American Journey about?
#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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in My American Journey?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of My American Journey?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375432385
Who is/are the Author/s of the book My American Journey?
Colin L. Powell, Joseph E. Persico
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
My American Journey is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375432385) and hardcover(ISBN 9780609000335) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679432968) and paperback(ISBN 9780345466419) and paperback(ISBN 9780345407283) and paperback(ISBN 9780517458051) and ebook(ISBN 9780307763686) and audiobook(ISBN 9780679445562) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739342398) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739341087)
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