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My american journey colin l powell, joseph e persico ebok. My american journey autobiographical first edition hardcover book autographed in black marker on the title page by retired fourstar general and former secretary of state colin powell. My american journey is a very well written biography. San diego union tribune colin powells candid, introspective autobiography is a joy for all with an appetite for wellwritten political and social commentary. My american journey book san antonio public library. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. My american journey a great american success story. This book is colin powells autobiography, beginning with growing up in the ethnicallydiverse neighborhood of the south bronx in new york city of the 1930s, and ending with his service in the clinton administration in the 1990s. The american journey chapter 9 pages 276303 the american journey chapter 10 pages 304329 the american journey chapter 11 pages 330353 the american journey chapter 12 pages 354383 the american journey chapter pages 384409 the american journey chapter 14 pages 410431 the american journey chapter 15 pages 432457. Buy my american journey book online at low prices in india. You certainly do not need to be an american to appreciate the positive attitudes and the message that powell sends through his book. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Generally, she has at least one personal problem andor skill. Dec 12, 2019 this invaluable book gives you an insight into what drove him and how his efforts resonated across continents.
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