In 2003, General Wesley Clark ran for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Since then, he has become a major figure on the political scene, commenting on television and keynoting conferences. Focusing on his major life battles—from his difficult youth in Arkansas, through the horror of Vietnam, the post-war rebuilding of national security and the struggles surrounding the new world order after the Cold War—this groundbreaking audiobook draws lessons from General Clark's unique experiences and reveals his plan for America, at home and in the world. Also included are General Clark's unique stances on the following: • Foreign Policy: Reinvigorate the Atlantic Alliance and formulate a plan for a stable Middle East • The Economy: Advocate holistic economic strategies in to advance our national security objectives • The Environment: Balance the short-term commercial needs for with long-term respect for our natural resources • Education/Health Care: Provide more direct assistance in areas such as education, health care, and retirement security by proper allocation of responsibilities between public and private entities
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"Very interesting book, both as a story about the man as well as the events in which he was a part. I was particularly interested in his time as NATO Commander in the Balkans as well as his part in the Dayton Accords which negotiated the end of the fighting in Bosnia."
— Frances (5 out of 5 stars)
" 3.5 Pretty good autobiography by Wes Clark, Commander, US Forces in NATO, and presidential nominee in 2003. Good perspectives on leadership in the Army. Read on the pitching Richard With in the North Sea. "
— Dick, 11/30/2013" Reads more like a long winded resume than a book about leadership, duty and honor. "
— Tlow1010, 11/12/2011" 3.5 Pretty good autobiography by Wes Clark, Commander, US Forces in NATO, and presidential nominee in 2003. Good perspectives on leadership in the Army. Read on the pitching Richard With in the North Sea. "
— Dick, 3/15/2011" Reads more like a long winded resume than a book about leadership, duty and honor. "
— Tlow1010, 8/4/2008General Wesley K. Clark served in the United States Army for thirty-four years and rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is author of A Time to Lead, as well as the bestselling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.