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Senator John McCain, one of America's most inspiring politicians, pays tribute to men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest decisions.

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As he faces down the perplexing issues of war in Iraq and immigration reform at home, it's fitting that Arizona senator McCain, a contender for the 2008 Republican presidential bid, would spend time reflecting on principled stands that either "win a hero's welcome or indefinite pain and suffering." McCain and co-author Salter follow the blueprint of their previous book, Why Courage Matters, to provide readers with a series of character-as-history profiles of the men and women who shaped seminal moments in 20th century political and cultural history, from the integration of professional baseball to the pardoning of Richard Nixon to the end of the Cold War, as well as seemingly trivial accomplishments like the invention of the disposable razor ("Sell the shave, not the razor"). Throughout, an insider's view provides keen insight on the caprices of history and more than a few echoes of current events, most importantly the interplay between personal experience and national destiny. Meticulously crafted, this collection will appeal to those who respect McCain's reputation as a maverick for whom "faith and courage" ranks among the most important forces in human history.
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Much admired for his integrity, McCain offers profiles of individuals who have been confronted with difficult situations and made heroic choices. He begins Bud Day, an air force major who escaped captivity in Vietnam in 1967 only to be recaptured and help othersincluding McCainsurvive. McCain details the qualities represented in making the hard calls in life: awareness, foresight, timing, confidence, humility, and inspiration. The most important part of the equation is self-awareness, and McCain recalls how his own lack of self-awareness caused him to be captured in Vietnam. In separate chapters, he explores each of those qualities and provides examples of people who exemplify them. Branch Rickey, who broke the color barrier in American baseball by hiring Jackie Robinson, is profiled for his awareness of the pernicious impact of racism. Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, the former pacifist, who turned his considerable intellect to support World War II, is profiled for his humility in recognizing the paradox of war in the context of moral responsibility. McCain also cites former President Gerald Ford for his humility in showing mercy for disgraced President Nixon and pardoning him, at great political cost. Among the inspirational profiles are Apollo II mission commander Neil Armstrong and Captain Robert Gould Shaw, who commanded the all-black Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War. McCain and cowriter Salter treat all of those profiled in great detail, providing the historical context for their hard calls. Bush, Vanessa

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twelve; 1st edition (August 14, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446580406
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446580403
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches

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- #2,630 in Decision-Making & Problem Solving
- #9,499 in United States Biographies
- #42,528 in United States History (Books)

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Senator John McCain entered the Naval Academy in June of 1954. He served in the United States Navy until 1981. He was elected to the US House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982 and to the Senate in 1986. He was the Republican Party’s nominee for president in the 2008 election. He is the author of Faith of My Fathers, Worth Fighting For, Why Courage Matters, Character Is Destiny, Thirteen Soldiers, and The Restless Wave.

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Sandra F. Strange

great read of nonfiction, inspirational and idealistic book about leadership

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2011

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This book is very pleasantly surprising, from the former Republican candidate for President. McCain, with collaborator Mark Salter, identifies the qualities he believes leaders need to make good decisions on important matters, then, after a brief definition (with specific examples) of the quality and why he considers it so essential to good "hard calls," he tells stories of several historical decisions that illustrate each quality, along with the character, biographies and accomplishments of those who made those decisions. The people he describes range from Churchill and Truman to Branch Rickey, "Ma Ellen" of Liberia, and Robert Gould Shaw; each of these people made crucial, hard decisions that affected many others beyond their own lives. The qualities McCain identifies are positive and surprising, including humility and inspiration. The stories are all inspiring. What a good, uplifting read!

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A Look Inside Some of History's Toughest Decisions

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016

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Taking you through some of the most challenging decisions and stories of the last 100 years, McCain gives unique insights into the decision making process and difficult choices made my some of the best known - and also little known - leaders of modern times. Whether a POW, a President, a business owner or a teacher, the lessons conveyed by this audio book were well received and truly made the reader think. A good addition to the leader's bookshelf or audio library.

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Debora Gau

Courage in the face of adversity....!

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018

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Yet another great read by John McCain, one of our best Senators today who should have been President--oh, what a grand state we would be in today if he had the helm! His books always help us to understand the important points of being an ethical, idealistic, moral citizen, and relate incidents in the lives of people who have had to take the high moral ground, suffer through adversity, take a stand for righteousness and Justice, and "do the right thing". Interesting insights in these pages from a true American hero who does not just pay lip service and hollow platitudes to what we should be....he has been there!

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A real treat

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018

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I was moved by the passing of Senator McCain. He was politically opposite of my beliefs. But he was a patriotic and decent man who fought for all Americans. This book has a number of stories that he found inspirational and important enough to share. I bought the audio book so I could listen to it in my car. I would hear his take on different qualities that great leaders have now and in the past. This is a great collection of stories. Enjoy!

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J. Knaggs

A Perspective to Remember

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018

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Upon Senators McCains passing, I searched for a way to gain insight into the personality of this hero of our time. “Hard Call” has served this purpose well. I’ll look forward to the day we can meet in heaven to learn more of his courage, resolve and commitments. The book reveals not only Senator McCain’s thinking, but historic recollections relevant to our understanding of life itself. I’m grateful to this man for his example further displayed in this text.

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Robert Omohundro

Great exploration of many men & women's addressing life's hard knocks.

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2014

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McCain (& Salter) break down decision making skills into categories. He then profiles multiple men & women past & present, as to how they made the sometimes hard calls that life presents us. Some good decisions, some not so good, are both covered. A great guidance for adolescents and adults. McCain includes his own experience of being shot down and also gives some insight on how decisions are made within the political reality of being a member of Congress.

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014

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I found this to be filled with interestingly presented facts. I loved it. I play this disc when I travel and I have played it over and over because I am wowed by the information. My politics are different from John McCain's so I wasn't sure about purchasing this. However, now I buy the discs as gifts because it is a powerful gift. Those who have received it from me have complimented it also.

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SEVENTEEN TO TWO

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2007

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APPARENTLY, THE AUTHOR THINKS HARD DECISIONS ARE ONLY MADE BY MEN. HE HAS 17 'MEN' STORIES, TWO WOMEN STORIES AND YET THE TITLE IMPLIES HIS BOOK IS ABOUT 'PEOPLE." WELL, IN MY WORLD, WOMEN MAKE HARD DECISIONS EVERY DAY AND WE'RE PEOPLE TOO. I TIRED QUICKLY OF THE 'MEN ARE SO GREAT' AT INVENTING, SEEING PEOPLE BEYOND THEIR COLOR, ETC.. OF THE WOMEN, ONE WAS AN INCREDIBLE SWIMMER - SWAM 14 EXTRA MILES CROSSING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL DUE TO ROUGH SURF THEN BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN TO CROSS - YET THE STORY WAS ABOUT THE MEN WHO ROWED ALONGSIDE, WROTE THE ARTICLES BACK HOME AND DISQUALIFIED HER DURING HER FIRST ATTEMPT BY JUMPING IN TO 'SAVE' HER. THE OTHER WOMAN, 'MA ELLEN,' WAS BLACK AND UNDER THE SECTION OF 'HUMILITY." GIMME A BREAK.

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