
About Face
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Called "everything a 20th-century war memoir could possibly be" by the New York Times, this national best seller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.
From age 15 to 40, David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.
From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. It is also a stunning indictment of the Pentagon's fundamental misunderstanding of the Vietnam conflict and of the bureaucracy of self-interest that fueled the war.
New York Times best seller. A Military Book Club Main Selection. A number-one Amazon.com best seller in Korean War Personal Narratives.
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Very long, but worth it!
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This book is like no other I have found since. The scope and depth of this great man's experiences are unrivaled, on war or otherwise. David Hackworth was a maverick and pioneer that made a lasting impact on the Army, the military, and on understanding leadership and brotherhood in its rawest form.
If you like war memoirs or are a leader or aspiring leader, this is a must read or listen. Or if you simply want to learn more about post WWII America and the Korean and Vietnam wars, this is a must listen. It will entertain, engage, instruct, and guide you all the way through. One of the best parts about it is that it is not meant to be a book on leadership, military tactics, or navigating bureaucracies, but it accomplishes all of that and more.
Simply the Best
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Jockos top pick
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Great leadership reading
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Lots of interesting stories
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a must read
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Must read for current Soldiers
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A book that you don’t want to end.
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Powerful Book
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Amazing narration
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