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A Time to Lead: For Duty, Honor and Country

by Wesley K. Clark

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Four-star General Wesley K. Clark became a major figure on the political scene when he was drafted by popular demand to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2003. But this was just one of many exceptional accomplishments of a long and extraordinary career. Here, for the first time, General Clark uses his unique life experience — from his difficult youth in segregated Arkansas where he was raised by his poor, widowed mother; through the horror of Vietnam where he was wounded; the post-war rebuilding of national security and the struggles surrounding the new world order after the Cold War — as a springboard to reveal his vision for America, at home and in the world. General Clark will address issues such as foreign policy, the economy, the environment, education and health care, family, faith, and the American dream.

Rich with breathtaking battle scenes, poignant personal anecdote and eye-opening recommendations on the best way forward, General Clark's new book is a tour de force of gripping storytelling and inspiring vision.

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"'Army generals frequently remain little known outside the military. That was true of four-star general Clark until he decided to seek the Democratic Party nomination for the 2004 presidential race. In a combination memoir, patriotic tract and broadside about contemporary American politics, Clark explains how his dismay with the Bush administration's determination to invade Iraq 'without good reason' primed him to seek the presidency. On the campaign trail, Clark suggested that using military force to defeat terrorists would likely prove futile. Instead, he touted the value of negotiation. How a four-star general ended up less hawkish than the civilian in the White House is linked to the events of his life, from growing up in the segregated city of Little Rock, Ark., to becoming NATO's supreme allied commander, Europe. The freshest material covers his command of international peacekeeping troops in Kosovo, as the 1990s civil war in the former Yugoslavia threatened to engulf neighboring countries. Little will be unfamiliar to those who supported Clark's presidential bid, or of interest to those who didn't. (Sept.)' Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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"Clark is right that we need an ideological front against reactionary Islamic radicalism. But he seems to share [Norman] Podhoretz's hope that we can muscle the Iraqis into political resolution and doesn't lay out a Plan B if we can't, other than simply leaving." Boston Globe

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"While not overtly political, this book demonstrates that Clark does not approve of the way today's leaders are handling the Iraq War." Library Journal

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"An earnest reflection on war and peace from a commander's unique point of view." Kirkus Reviews
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About the Author

General 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 the best selling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Tom Carhart holds a B.S. from West Point, two Purple Hearts from Vietnam, a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and a Ph.D. in American and military history from Princeton University. The author of five military history books, his latest is Lost Triumph: Lee's Real Plan at Gettysburg — and Why It Failed. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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Table of Contents

Preface IN THE LINE OF FIRE

INTRODUCTION

1. STRENGTH FROM ADVERSITY (1944-1958)2. FINDING PURPOSE (1958-1962)

3. THE PROFESSION OF ARMS (1962-1966)

4. STANDING UP FOR AMERICA (1966-1968)

5. VIETNAM (1968-1970)

6. HEALING WOUNDS (1970-1980)

7. BUILDING A FORCE (1980-1982)

8. FORGING THE MODERN ARMY (1982-1991)

9. RECOGNIZING NEW CHALLENGES (1991-1994)

10. PURSUING A FRESH STRATEGY (1994-1995)

11. DIPLOMACY, DIPLOMACY, DIPLOMACY (1995-1997)

12. WAR AS A LAST RESORT (1997-2000)

13. REDISCOVERING AMERICA (2000-2007)

14. AMERICA'S PROMISE Preface IN THE LINE OF FIRE

INTRODUCTION

1. STRENGTH FROM ADVERSITY (1944-1958)2. FINDING PURPOSE (1958-1962)

3. THE PROFESSION OF ARMS (1962-1966)

4. STANDING UP FOR AMERICA (1966-1968)

5. VIETNAM (1968-1970)

6. HEALING WOUNDS (1970-1980)

7. BUILDING A FORCE (1980-1982)

8. FORGING THE MODERN ARMY (1982-1991)

9. RECOGNIZING NEW CHALLENGES (1991-1994)

10. PURSUING A FRESH STRATEGY (1994-1995)

11. DIPLOMACY, DIPLOMACY, DIPLOMACY (1995-1997)

12. WAR AS A LAST RESORT (1997-2000)

13. REDISCOVERING AMERICA (2000-2007)

14. AMERICA'S PROMISE

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stan81747, August 20, 2007 (view all comments by stan81747)
The book could easily be subtitled, “Stories from my life and the lessons they teach,” for that is the basic structure of the book. In chronological order, except for the Preface, in which he relates the incident in which he was badly wounded in Viet Nam, Gen. Clark tells stories of his life and then completes each chapter with the lessons those stories have taught him—lessons for life and lessons on leadership. The final chapter applies those lessons to articulate a vision for America, for governance, and a path to follow for the 21st century.

Most of the stories he tells will be familiar to the avid Clark supporter community, but we’ve never heard them in his own words before, and in some cases in as much detail. The personal touch and the insights he provides bring the stories alive in his straightforward—dare I say simple?—language. It’s an easy read, but the message is deep, but not complex.

If there was any disappointment in my reading of the book is that he downplays his own achievements, accomplishments, and uniqueness as a public servant, soldier, scholar, and leader. While his brilliance shines through the prose, he goes out of his way to avoid making him the star of the narrative. For example, his account of the Mt. Igman tragedy in Bosnia leaves out the danger and personal risk he undertook in making his rescue attempt. And there are almost too-casual mentions of his being number one in his class at West Point and his selection as a Rhodes Scholar. He omits altogether the praise that has been lavished on him in his formal Army evaluations and in other, less formal ways.

His mission in writing the book was to teach. The stories are necessary to understand the significant events in his life that have shaped who he is, led him to his beliefs, developed his character, and instilled the principles that guide him still. Extracting the leadership lessons from the stories and putting them all in one place could be used as the basis for a day-long seminar on principled leadership.

I didn’t get the impression that he was touting his own leadership traits or promoting himself for his own purposes. Rather, I think he was hoping that others would internalize the lessons he teaches and adopt the same principles. He seems to think that the country has a dearth of such leaders and would like to develop more of them in all walks of life.

Readers of Clark’s third book should enjoy it at at least two levels: the stories themselves as a compelling and often poignant narrative, and the points to ponder in developing leaders to take America to the places she should go in the future.

Stan Davis
Lakewood, CO
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781403984746
Subtitle:
For Duty, Honor and Country
Author:
Clark, Wesley K.
With:
Carhart, Tom
Publisher:
Palgrave MacMillan
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Generals
Subject:
History
Subject:
Military
Subject:
Military - United States
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Presidential candidates -- United States.
Copyright:
2007
Publication Date:
September 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
262
Dimensions:
9.48x6.34x.98 in. 1.04 lbs.
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