The General's childhood this is what truly molded him. General Powell was a minority and felt the hardships of this non-self-proclaimed title. The General grew up in the South Bronx of New York City being raised by poor parents. It was although seen that the General did not let this hinder him to his full potential. Preceding the afterward in the General's autobiography he lists rules that apply to his life. The very first rule listed comes from this, his childhood circumstances, which states

"It aint as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning."

General Powell obviously took this note very much to heart for he conquered his ph

Now with what seemed to be the worse behind him General Powell entered the beginning of his most prestigious offices. With now being in the latter stages of General Powell's autobiography the General was appointed to Deputy National Security Advisor by President Ronald Reagan in January 1987 and in December 1987 became National Security Advisor, a position he held until January 1989. He served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1989 until his retirement on September 30, 1993. While holding all of these positions General Powell was able to pull back from his past experiences and make new ones for the United States. For General Colin Powell was an aid and a missionary for the United States helping her guide herself to the light.

In these last government chapters I was saddened to find not a full amount of interest. I believe this was because the heightened action had come to end and it seemed as a quick simple summery of an ending. But there were some highpoints where I was briefly intrigued with government decisions, in way bringing back the memories of the war chapters.

General Colin Powell has come to make me realize what an admirable man he is and given a true respect for him. I must admit I was reluctant to read his autobiography in the early days of the summer but once I began and really begin to feel I was him and see the true compassion in his life I am now happy to say that I am excited to hear what General Colin Powell has to say in the near future about the churning circumstances over seas and now eager to watch his speeches and become more involved in his proposals towards peace. I recommend this book even if you are reluctant to read he will make you want to read more and over

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