My Share of the Task
By General Stanley McChrystal
- Release Date: 2013-01-07
- Genre: Military History
Description
"General McChrystal is a legendary warrior with a fine eye for enduring lessons about leadership, courage, and consequence." —Tom Brokaw
General Stanley McChrystal is widely admired for his hunger to know the truth, his courage to find it, and his humility to listen to those around him. Even as the commanding officer of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, he stationed himself forward and frequently went on patrols with his troops to experience their challenges firsthand. In this illuminating New York Times bestseller, McChrystal frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his career. He describes the many outstanding leaders he served with and the handful of bad leaders he learned not to emulate. And he paints a vivid portrait of how the military establishment turned itself, in one generation, into the adaptive, resilient force that would soon be tested in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the wider War on Terror.
"A compelling account of his impressive career." -The Wall Street Journal '
"This is a brilliant book about leadership wrapped inside a fascinating personal narrative." -Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs
Stanley McChrystal retired in July 2010 as a four-star general in the U.S. Army. His last assignment was as the commander of the International Security Assistance Force and as the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. He is currently a senior fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and cofounder of the McChrystal Group, a leadership consulting firm. He and his wife, Annie, live in Virginia.
Reviews
Excellent Read
5By MhenmanThis book is an excellent insight to the bravery and continued excellence of our men and women in the armed services. Thank you for sharing your memoirs on courage and leadership. The world should be ever so grateful for men like Gen. Stanley McCrystalGood read
3By stbuncoGood read about. Finally getting his viewpoint on his team during OIF and OEF. Only problem I had with the book is that he does not elaborate on his interaction with US leaders.... Namely Gates, Biden, and Obama......Good insight into leadership
4By Recondo-101The general writes about his experiences and views on leadership. It helps to know something about him first in my opinion. My son was his rescue operations briefer in Balad, Iraq and in Afghanistan. He watched the general on 3 or 4 deployments and was impressed by his constant leadership and considered the general a warrior's warrior. The general's physical ability to go on a Seal mission in the Afghan mountains, after Redwing, to illustrate his confidence in the Seals when his other operators felt the Seals were less than; is a good example of a four star going on a combat patrol to bolster the morale of his troops by direct, hands on, action. Perhaps his legacy will be his ability to organize the very best to help him, just by telling them they were needed.My Share of the Task
5By Crystal mcVeaAwesome read......very upfront and informative. The Gen was in charge of troops in Afghanistan when my son was serving there in 2010 and 2011 .A true tale of leadership
5By twicat1Fascinating story, told with a welcomed frankness and a humble perspective of someone who seems to me has has gone above the call of duty. This book has made me reflect on what true leadership really means and how important and hard it can be to walk that path in life.Amazing read
5By BADockinsGeneral McChrystal shares his amazing experiences that lead to many historical events of our time. It makes me sad to read the disparate military reviews that only serve to reinforce the lack of unity amongst our armed forces. I highly reco this book to both understand McChrystal the man and leader, but also a gripping perspective of the most pivotal historical battles if modern times.West Point Idolotry
1By Whit1981Anyone who has been around West Pointers in the Army know they often do not have the pulse of the average force which is enlisted guys with three kids just trying to make a buck. The ego driven West Pointers often have no frame of reference during their military careers as they went from West Point 18 year old to 4 star. No civilian experience, no idea what humanity is about. West Pointers are often mocked and hated in the military because there is a lot of pomp and circumstance. No doubt McChrystal is a fine leader but how much of it is veneer and politicking? Most generals go on and on about morals and just annoy everyoneMy share of the task
5By MstrparaThis is a must read for those the least bit interested in America's wars and soldiers of the last 10 years. Some may say this is fiction--they don't have a clue. A lot of humility and personal pain exhibited in the book and a unique view of events and people. Gen. McChrystal is a gentleman and an American hero that led from out front. Kguest Pipe Creek,TXHe has forgotten what he fought for….
1By RabbitdaveDon't waste your money. Most of this is just a fiction. He has forgotten what he fought for and this book just proves it.
