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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062803913
ISBN-13
9780062803917
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239891179
Product Key Features
Book Title
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy : the Life of General James Mattis
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / United States, Political, Military
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-010389
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Proser offers a concise, fast-moving story of the battle career of the introspective and fiery General James Mattis, one of America's most intriguing and gifted military figures of the postwar era. From this lively portrait, Proser's Mattis emerges as our generation's composite of George S. Patton and Omar Bradley., "Proser offers a concise, fast-moving story of the battle career of the introspective and fiery General James Mattis, one of America's most intriguing and gifted military figures of the postwar era. From this lively portrait, Proser's Mattis emerges as our generation's composite of George S. Patton and Omar Bradley." -- Victor Davis Hanson, Author of The Second World Wars "A stunningly realistic portrayal of a gutsy Marine who served heroically in combat but who is now in the combat zone of DC as Trump's most capable SECDEF. Proser gives a wonderful and vivid description of how a general is made, not born." -- Peter M. Fallon, LCDR, DC, USN (Ret.) "I was Jim Mattis's commanding officer, and I have followed the career of the 'Warrior Monk' from young Marine to a four-star general. This exceptional book, by a super author, captures exactly how solid and strong his military career has been." -- Colonel Ken Jordan, USMC (Ret.) "General Mattis is one of the greatest leaders I've had the honor of serving under during my combat deployment to Afghanistan after 9/11. A must-read and a candid look at one of the best wartime generals of our generation." -- Brandon Webb, New York Times bestselling author of The Red Circle
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
956.7044/345 B
Synopsis
CBS HOST JOHN DICKERSON:"What keeps you awake at night" SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JAMES MATTIS:"Nothing. I keep other people awake at night." In the hyperpartisan political atmosphere of 2017, General James Mattis astonishingly received nearly unanimous bipartisan support for his nomination for Secretary of Defense. What is it about Mattis that generates such respect and appreciation across the political spectrum In this illuminating biography, Jim Proser takes readers through the general's illustrious career, featuring firsthand accounts of his running some of the most significant military engagements in recent American history. Readers will understand what it feels like to work for, and fight alongside, this remarkable figure. Mattis is a devout student of history and an erudite reader, revered by rank-and-file Marines, officers, academics, politicians, and civilians alike. In 2003, he shared a message in his "Eve of Battle Speech" with the men and women under his command in the 1st Marine Division, outlining their responsibilities. Emphasizing the importance of the mission and the goal to act with honor, Mattis ended with the motto he had adapted from another great figure, Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla: "Demonstrate to the world that there is 'No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy' than a U.S. Marine." Chronicling how Mattis's martial and personal values have elevated him to the highest levels of personal success and earned him the trust of a nation, Proser proves that America is stronger because of the secretary's service and his example., The first in-depth look at the marine hero who has become one of the most beloved and admired men in America today: Secretary of Defense James Mattis. A devout student of history and erudite reader revered by rank and file soldiers, officers, academics, politicians, and ordinary citizens, General James Mattis is one of the most admired leaders serving America today. A man who has long used his position as a model for the soldiers he leads, Mattis in 2003 shared a "Message to All Hands" with the men and women under his command, outlining their responsibilities as soldiers of the corps. Emphasizing the importance of the mission and the goal to act with honor, Mattis ended with the motto he had adopted from another great figure, Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla: "Demonstrate to the world that there is 'No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy' than a US Marine." The first Trump presidential cabinet nominee, Mattis, retired from activity military duty for only three years at the time, received a rare Congressional waiver to hold the civilian position of Secretary of Defense, and in the hyper-partisan political atmosphere of 2017, astonishingly received nearly unanimous, bipartisan support for his nomination. After months of headline-making chaos involving the White House, Mattis remains one of the few widely revered members of the Trump administration. In this illuminating biography, Jim Proser looks beyond Mattis' professional competence to focus on the driving element behind Mattis' success: his unimpeachable character--a formidable personal integrity that fosters universal confidence. Proser carefully examines the events of Mattis' life and career to reveal a man who leads with insight, humor, fighting courage, and fierce compassion--not only for his fellow Marines, but for the innocent victims of war. Chronicling how Mattis' martial and personal values have elevated him to the highest levels of personal success and earned him the trust of a nation, Proser makes clear how America is stronger because of his service and his example.
LC Classification Number
E748.M414P76 2018
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