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Colin Powell, one of America's most admired public figures, reveals the principles that have shaped his life and career in this inspiring and engrossing memoir.

Traces the life and career of the Army general who was appointed National Security Advisor by Ronald Reagan and became the country's first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989.

Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.

Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.

Colin Powell epitomizes the American success story, yet his heroism is uncommon and unique. Beginning with his humble origins, this biography traces Powell's experiences from childhood, moving from his early days in the military through his climb to the highest echelons of power in Washington D.C. A timeline clarifies the key events in Powell's life and career, and a bibliography covers print and electronic sources for further research.

An easy-to-read biography of General Colin Powell who, in 2001, became the first African American to be appointed Secretary of State.