My American Journey

A GREAT AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY . . . AN ENDEARING AND
WELL-WRITTEN BOOK. –The New York Times Book Review Colin
Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was
born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew
the rough life of the streets. He overcame a barely
average start at school. Then he joined the Army. The rest
is history–Vietnam the Pentagon Panama Desert Storm–but
a history that until now has been known only on the
surface. 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
soldiers directness. MY AMERICAN JOURNEY is the powerful
story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a
view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of
America. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with
their leaders General Powells passionate views on family
personal responsibility and in his own words the greatness
of America and the opportunities it offers inspire hope
and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly
absorbing account it is history with a vision. The
stirring only-in-America story of one determined mans
journey from the South Bronx to directing the mightiest of
military forces . . . Fascinating.–The Washington Post
Book World Eloquent. –Los Angeles Times Book Review
PROFOUND AND MOVING . . . . Must reading for anyone who
wants to reaffirm his faith in the promise of America.
–Jack Kemp The Wall Street Journal A book that is much
like its subject–articulate confident impressive but
unpretentious and witty. . . . 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. –San
Diego Union Tribune Colin Powells candid introspective
autobiography is a joy for all with an appetite for
well-written political and social commentary. –The
Detroit News