It Doesn’t Take a Hero

He set his star by a simple motto: duty, honor, country. Only rarely does history grant a single individual the ability, personal charisma, moral force, and intelligence to command the respect, admiration, and affection of an entire nation. But such a man is General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the Allied Forces in the Gulf War. Now, in this refreshingly candid and typically outspoken autobiography, General Schwarzkopf reviews his remarkable life and career: the events, the adventures, and the emotions that molded the character and shaped the beliefs of this uniquely distinguished American leader.

Remarkably emotional… a gripping book. – The New York Times Book Review.

A fine and lucid book, teeming with vitality… Schwarzkopf is a compelling storyteller.– Los Angeles Times.

A must-read… a riveting reminder that one man can influence major events. – Detroit Free Press.

An excellent book by an excellent man. – The Wall Street Journal