My american journey by colin powell

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During his military career, powell also served as national security advisor 19871989, as commander of the u. Whether you are a political junkie, a military buff, or just interested in a good story, my american journey is a book well worth reading. Here, for the first time, colin powell himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished by a heartfelt love of country and family, warm good humor, and a soldier\s directness. The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. From the son of immigrant parents in harlem to commander of desert storm, colin powell himself tells the story of his life that has come to embody the american.

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