John McCain: A Biography

by Elaine S. Povich

Book Overview

A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCain--son and grandson of admirals--nevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military. Nearly six years in a North Vietnamese prison tested his resolve and proved his extraordinary resilience and will to survive. Coming to Congress, McCain found that making his way in politics demanded a different set of survival skills, and he grew accustomed to the corridors of power...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313362521
• ISBN13: 9780313362521
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"