Mark Salter Bücher

The memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the life of the late Senator John McCain, as seen through the eyes of a close confidant and political advisor. It captures McCain's personal and political journey, highlighting his resilience, values, and the relationships that shaped his career. Through moving anecdotes and reflections, the author provides a nuanced portrayal of McCain's character and his impact on American politics. This account serves as both a tribute and a deep exploration of a complex figure in contemporary history.

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"A candid new political memoir from Senator John McCain--his most personal book in years--covering everything from 2008 up to the present."--Provided by publisher.

John McCain is one of the most admired leaders in the United States government, but his deeply felt memoir of family and war is not a political one and ends before his election to Congress. With candor and ennobling power, McCain tells a story that, in the words of Newsweek, "makes the other presidential candidates look like pygmies." John McCain learned about life and honor from his grandfather and father, both four-star admirals in the U.S. Navy. This is a memoir about their lives, their heroism, and the ways that sons are shaped and enriched by their fathers. John McCain's grandfather was a gaunt, hawk-faced man known as Slew by his fellow officers and affectionately, as Popeye by the sailors who served under him. McCain Sr. played the horses, drank bourbon and water, and rolled his own cigarettes with one hand. More significant, he was one of the navy's greatest commanders, and led the strongest aircraft carrier force of the Third Fleet in key battles during World War II. John McCain's father followed a similar path, equally distinguished by heroic service in the navy, as a submarine commander during World War II. McCain Jr. was a slightly built man, but like his father, he earned the respect and affection of his men. He, too, rose to the rank of four-star admiral, making the McCains the first family in American history to achieve that distinction. McCain Jr.'s final assignment was as commander of all U.S. forces in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. It was in the Vietnam War that John McCain III faced the most difficult challenge of his life. A naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi in 1967 and seriously injured. When Vietnamese military officers realized he was the son of a top commander, they offered McCain early release in an effort to embarrass the United States. Acting from a sense of honor taught him by his father and the U.S. Naval Academy, McCain refused the offer. He was tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisoned for five and a half years. Faith of My Fathers is about what McCain learned from his grandfather and father, and how their example enabled him to survive those hard years. It is a story of three imperfect men who faced adversity and emerged with their honor intact. Ultimately, Faith of My Fathers shows us, with great feeling and appreciation, what fathers give to their sons, and what endures

Through powerful narratives, John McCain highlights the extraordinary lives of both famous and lesser-known heroes, showcasing their resilience, sacrifice, and commitment to higher ideals. The book features figures like Pat Tillman, who left fame for military service, and Winston Churchill, known for his unwavering resolve. Each story embodies the virtues of character, offering inspiration and valuable lessons applicable to all ages. McCain's tribute serves as a reminder of the strength found in selflessness and integrity, encouraging readers to shape their own destinies.

The book offers a compelling personal history of war, highlighting the experiences of thirteen extraordinary American soldiers across significant military conflicts, spanning from the Revolutionary War to the modern battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through these narratives, it explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and society, providing a profound insight into the American military experience.

John McCain zemřel krátce po vydání této knihy. “Ano, bavilo mě to, všechno, a byl bych rád, kdyby to mohlo pokračovat. Boj bez spojenců je boj bez radosti a nevadilo by mi přispět svou troškou do mlýna na některý dobrý účel, než ze mě zbude jen vzpomínka. Kdo ví, třeba mě ještě na jedno kolo do ringu pustí. A třeba ne. Budiž. Žil jsem v této úchvatné zemi většinu času z osmi desetiletí a v jejích službách jsem měl dostatek přátelství a dobrých bojů, abych uspokojil dokonce i svou nepokojnou náturu. O některých z nich vyprávím na následujících stránkách. Kdo jsem, abych si stěžoval? Jsem největší šťastlivec na Zemi.” John McCain Cornville, Arizona „Ukazuje se, že nejdůležitější služba, kterou John McCain prokázal americké demokracii, nebylo jeho válečné zajetí ve Vietnamu. Nejdůležitější službu vykonal svou přítomností v Senátu Spojených států. Byl jedním z mála Republikánů, kteří jsou ochotni tvořit příběh Ameriky. David Brooks pro New York Times, říjen 2017 „Toto hloubavé rozloučení, které McCain předkládá, není na rozdíl od ostatních šesti knih, které společně se Salterem napsali, určeno pro voliče. Je určeno pro dějiny… James Hohmann, The Washington Post „Měla by to být povinná četba každého, kdo chce být lídrem v demokracii.“ Senátor Lindsey Graham, The New York Times

Kniha jednoho z nejznámějších současných amerických politiků je věnována fenoménu lidské odvahy. Střídají se v ní obecné filozofické úvahy s konkrétními příběhy, jež se v různých částech světa v různých dobách skutečně staly a které pokrývají široké spektrum situací, v nichž člověk riskuje své zdraví nebo dokonce život v zájmu jiných lidí. John McCain, momentálně žhavý kandidát na funkci prezidenta USA, má zkušenost válečného veterána, který měl v boji i jako týraný zajatec dost příležitostí projevy odvahy přímo vnímat a přemýšlet o nich. Jeho názory na toto téma si rozhodně zaslouží pozornost.