From Private to General: An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks [Paperback]

Jerry Curry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2006

From Private to General is the exciting story of an American general who learned the real source of his power and authority. God’s sustaining power was at work in the life of Jerry Curry from his early days in the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry through the many adventures that would follow, leading him into the places of highest authority in the land.
It is the story of a young African American man who enlisted as a private at the age of eighteen and went on to become a General and after his retirement, to serve four Presidents. His tour of duty took him to Korea, Vietnam, Europe and Washington and many places in between, where he faced great danger and challenge. Most importantly, it is the story of Christian convictions, faith, hope and love.

Editorial Reviews

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David Mainse, Host of 100 Huntley Street TV show
Reinhardt Bonnke, Founder Christ for all Nations
Stan Telchin, author of Betrayed
Wayne Hilsden, Senior Pasto, King of Kings Community, Jerusalem --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Believe Books is pleased to announce that the following two books have received bronze awards for Multi-cultural Non-fiction from Independent Publisher, "The Voice of the Independent Publishing Industry" (IPPY awards):

From Private to General: An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks by Jerry Curry
The General's Lady: God's Faithfulness to a Military Spouse by Charlene Curry

These two books are very unique in that they are life story/memoirs of a renowned husband and wife, each written from their own perspective.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Believe Books (December 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978742885
• ISBN-13: 978-0978742881
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American Made, January 9, 2007

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W. J. Crerend - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Private to General: An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks (Paperback)

There is a popular quote by George Orwell which goes something like "People sleep well in their beds because rough men go out and do violence on their behalf." We need to be grateful that people like Curry, endowed with both superior character and intellect, served in our armed forces. Curry does us all proud, and his book is a testament to the best of what the United States is about.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Character Education Material!, January 29, 2007

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Toni Rene Burton "Dream Weaver" (La Grande, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Private to General: An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks (Paperback)

This book is an enjoyable read with an inside look at military life from the General's professional and personl life. Teacher's should take note! This would be excellent material for a character education segment of curriculum. It's riveting and heartfelt with a lot of perserverance against all odds thrown in. Your students will be inspired to be excellent and hard working.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Generals book recieves 5 stars, January 28, 2007

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This review is from: From Private to General: An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks (Paperback)

A great read from start to finish. If you enjoy history, the military or stories of personal success, this book is for you. General Curry personifies what it is to be an American, and his book elucidates this perfectly. As an American you can accomplish anything by dreaming big, working hard and following after God.

Todd Morrisson