Agent: Philippa Brophy, Sterling Lord Literistic. “War is wretched beyond description,” but McCain and Salter aptly reveal humanizing moments in such theaters of cruelty. Each chapter includes an overview of the relevant war to contextualize the soldier’s story. Incidents of racism and sexism are highlighted as they emerge in the narrative. told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan'. Mary Rhoads, one of two women included, survived a catastrophic Scud missile strike during the 1991 Gulf War, while Monica Lin Brown, a medic, earned a Silver Star in Afghanistan. Signed limited edition of 600 copies, signed by Senator John McCain. A personal history of war from bestselling authors John McCain and Mark Salter, told through the stories of thirteen remarkable American soldiers who fought. Faith of my fathers by John McCain ( Book ) Game change : Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the race of a. The authors make an attempt at diversity, choosing two black representatives: Charles Black, a sailor in the War of 1812, and Edward Baker, a buffalo soldier cavalryman who fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Among the choices are Joseph Martin, who wrote a Revolutionary War memoir long beloved by historians, and Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., who barely survived the U.S. Their introduction, lauding soldiers “who went to war for our country, who risked their lives and suffered, and should not be forgotten,” will warn readers what to expect. Senator McCain and staffer Salter ( Hard Call: Great Decisions and the People Who Made Them) deliver inspirational accounts of 13 Americans who fought in various wars.

THIRTEEN SOLDIERS by John McCain