Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Colin Powell Colin Powell Anne E. Schraff Surveys the life and career of Colin Powell, from his childhood in the South Bronx, through his years of military service, to his work in the United States government. OL1742586W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Jill C. Wheeler Describes the life of this American statesman, from his birth in Harlem, to his role as general in the Persian Gulf War, to his current position of Secretary of State. OL1830682W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Wil Mara Presents a brief overview of the life of the first African American Secretary of State. OL1853997W
The reluctant general The reluctant general Billy R. Cooper An autobiography of Brigadier General Billy R. Cooper, whose military career has taken him across the United States, to Germany and Vietnam. OL22632731W
A promise fulfilled A promise fulfilled Julia Cleckley " ... the story of how a young woman sheds her timid nature by making unconventional choices to protect those closest to her. Her bold decision reveals the brave warrior she is inside. Cleckley's sto… OL24690670W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Reggie Finlayson A biography covering the childhood and military and political careers of General Colin Powell. OL2750836W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Diane Patrick-Wexler Traces the life of Colin Powell, from his childhood to his success as the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. OL2906216W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Catherine Reef 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. OL38387W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Mike Strong A biography of Colin Powell, who overcame poverty and prejudice to become a four-star general, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State through hard work and belief in himself an… OL5951218W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Rose Blue Profiles the life of the distinguished general, from his early life, to his involvement in the Persian Gulf War, to his evolving political career. OL66975W
Soldier Soldier Karen DeYoung The first full biography of Colin Powell, from his Bronx childhood to his military career to his controversial tenure as secretary of state, with a new afterword detailing his life after the Bush Whi… OL8697374W