Chuck Hagel: Moving Forward (Hardcover)

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Senator Hagel has earned a reputation as an independent-minded Republican, challenging President Bush on the need to go to war in Iraq and other foreign-policy issues. Whether he can parlay that independence into a successful bid for the presidency is one of the questions addressed by journalism professor Berens in this biography. Drawing on interviews with Hagel and his friends, family, colleagues, and opponents, as well as media coverage, Berens offers a portrait of a man from humble beginnings who is now used to success. She recounts his childhood in Nebraska and his service in Vietnam along with a younger brother, who eventually opposed the war, while Hagel was more critical of its outcome but not its purpose. Berens recalls Hagel's business success and political career and notes the constant comparison to fellow Vietnam vet Senator John McCain. She also explores controversies that have been raised and will be raised again if Hagel decides to run for president. Readers keeping an eye on the next presidential election will appreciate this profile of a possible contender. Vanessa Bush
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"After reading Charlyne Berens's very thorough study of Chuck Hagel, I am more than ever proud to call this fearless, outspoken, passionate, and principled man 'friend.' Choosing conscience over conformity, he represents the best of bipartisanship and patriotism."--Bob Kerrey, President of The New School and former U.S. Senator "Charlyne Berens's terrific biography brings Chuck Hagel's straight-shooting, courageous character to life. The Senator is one of a kind on Capitol Hill, and Berens's book leaves the reader waiting to witness the next chapter in Hagel's remarkable political career."--John D. Podesta, President of the Center for American Progress and Chief of Staff to former President Bill Clinton "In writing the first full-dress biography of Senator Chuck Hagel, Charlyne Berens has illuminated the experiences of a major contemporary public figure. Her honest and readable account of Hagel's personal life and career in politics is certain to be the definitive work on the subject."--Ross K. Baker, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 230 pages
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803210752
• ISBN-13: 978-0803210752
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,311,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamentally Hagel, May 7, 2007

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Chuck Hagel, the independently-minded Nebraska Senator, is a interesting and patriotic man. From the hard-working days of his youth, to his service in Vietnam, Hagel works hard to make this a better world. Charlyne Berens tells an interesting story of a man who came from simple and fundamentally sound roots to become a US Senator and possible candidate for President. Chuck Hagel is the salt of the earth.