Colin Powell's Journey from 'Soldier' to Statesman [audio 8min]
Author Karen DeYoung's profile of former Secretary of State Colin Powell begins with one of the worst moments of Powell's professional career, when he was asked to resign. Leading up to that moment, DeYoung says, Powell felt frustrated with his effectiveness in the Bush administration. The core of DeYoung's book, Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell, consists of a series of long interviews with Powell -- some while he was still Secretary of State, and others after he resigned and left government life. Being forced from office after years of loyally supporting the Bush administration, DeYoung says, came as a big embarrassment. Webpage includes extended report by Farai Chideya, book excerpt, extended 26min interview with Colin Powell.
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