OUTSTANDING!!

This is one of the best books I've listened to so far. Since Col. Hackworth Rt. Left before he received his stars, allow me to give him 5. I must tell you that the narrator was also outstanding...he made the book come alive...a superb job of reading.
David

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Best book I’ve listened to so far

Col hackworth was one of America’s greatest leaders and it was inspiring to hear his story. Totally worth the length of content though I wish he would have spent more time on his epilogue and gone through strategy a bit more in depth. Highly recommended.

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Must read For Leadership, and Discipline

This book will keep you hooked. From childhood deviant to trying to save the lives of all his men and the lives of all those who serve. His lessons on leadership, discipline, are extremely valuable and easy to listen to

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outstanding

loved the book it was interesting and well read. book got a bit dry in the middle but finished strong.

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One Of The Best

An incredible work by Col. Hackworth. Wildly entertaining, thought provoking, and massively insightful. This book taught me far more than I expected, and gave me an insight into the US military I never expected. I think this is a valuable read not just for those interested in military history, but those interested in politics, psychology, and the human nature. 10/10

Extraordinary

This book, both in content, and in its execution as an unabridged audiobook is an absolute masterpiece. It is, without question, one of the finest examples of autobiographical-style personal and military histories ever to have been written. While not every piece of Col. Hackworth's character is commendable, nobody will disagree with his honesty. This book shows the bumps and all. The book is masterfully researched, and the preface goes into great detail on the exhaustive work done to verify some of the incredible events detailed throughout the book.

Some of the quotes that start each chapter (especially if you're a military buff) will tug on your emotional wires.

Regardless of if you are a history buff, captain of a sports team, a student, a military officer, a business owner, a professional or "regular person", you will find something in this book. It is packed full of very subtle yet clever tricks and tactics for exceptional leadership. It also shows a remarkable transformation of Hackworth as a person, from a naive young man, to hard-as-rocks infantry combat veteran, to leader, to pacifist (although his transition to peacetime, and his work as an award-winning journalist and his family life post-war is not detailed, which is a shame, because I'm sure it is equally as fascinating)

John Pruden, the narrator, is the perfect voice - his gravelly, expressive and rich voice makes this book an absolute pleasure to listen to.

You likely wont (and probably shouldn't, by hackworths own account) agree with every decision he made, but that is part of the allure of this book. Hackworth is full of bravado and brazeness, but is also equal part humble, and you can take a lot of lessons learned from his mistakes as well.

This book should be mandatory reading for anyone seriously considering taking on a leadership role.

Excellent book!

I came in expecting to get one thing from this book and ended up with something different, I feel that at the heart of his book it gives you a perspective of life and how to live free with integrity and being a good person to all that cross your path.

awesome

what a great look at what it means to be a man and leader.

Eye opening story

A perspective on the Korean and Vietnam wars that I’ve never heard before. A fantastic life story as well.

I had very mixed feelings about the book and auth

Some parts were informative. Some made me think. I felt at times Hackworth had a bit of an ego problem. Especially in the earlier part of the book. He seemed to mature as he progressed. The whole book is enough to make a person wonder.