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About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior Paperback – April 15, 1990

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Called “everything a twentieth century war memoir could possibly be” by The New York Times, this national bestseller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.

From age fifteen to forty David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.

From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth’s story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. It is also a stunning indictment of the Pentagon’s fundamental misunderstanding of the Vietnam conflict and of the bureaucracy of self-interest that fueled the war.

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“Morale is a state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope… confidence and zeal and loyalty… élan, esprit de corps, and determination.” Morale, he said, “is staying power, the spirit which endures to the end—the will to win.”
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Colonel David H. Hackworth served in the military for twenty-five years and received 110 medals for his service. He is the author of About Face, Hazardous Duty, The Price of Honor, and Steel My Soldiers’ Hearts. He died in 2005.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Touchstone (April 15, 1990)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 875 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671695347
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671695347
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.73 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 1.7 x 9.25 inches

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Larger than Life Hero

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 5, 2023

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Colonel Hackworth is a truly unique individual. He served multiple tours in Korea and Vietnam, rising to the rank of Colonel and earning over 100 medals. His combat stories are unbelievable and he writes in a clear, entertaining manner. He brings to life what he and others like him went through and exposes the disconnect between the Soldiers on the ground and the politicians/citizens back home. The costs incurred from wars are incalculable.

Colonel Hackworth stayed true to his principles and was vocal about the issues he saw in America's foreign policy. This led to him foregoing wearing stars on his uniform and his inevitable early departure from the service.

It is unfortunate that one of America's greatest military heroes ended up not being able to live in the country he once loved, but his story is still phenomenal and inspirational. Highly recommend.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 7, 2023

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For an honest opinion of the state of the us army read this book ! Full of observations that are alarming.

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Fawn

Great book on leadership.

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I bought this book because I watched a reel on social media that quoted it, and I was impressed. The book is exceptional I have a masters in management and leadership. I work in veterinary medicine which is emotionally charged and has the tendency to be intense. This book has lots of relevant and relatable information for leaders.

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While My Father Was Still Alive

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I wish I'd known about Colonel Hackworth and his book, About Face, before my father passed away in 2006. My dad did not talk much about his 1969 tour of duty in Viet Nam. Now I know why, or at least I have a somewhat better understanding, although not having been there I'll never completely comprehend the horrors of this war, or any war for that matter.

Colonel Hackworth was there, and this book is the closest thing I'll ever experience to "being there". Hack, was there beginning as a 15 year old Army private in post WWII Italy, also with multiple tours during the Korean and Viet Nam wars. He was/is the most decorated combat veteran ever, including eight Purple Hearts. A true warrior and patriot dedicated to serving his country and his troops.

So when he ultimately became disillusioned with the way politicians and ticket punching General officers were misusing his beloved Army troops he felt compelled to speak out despite knowing it would put a screeching halt to his career. A career that was more of a passion and calling than anything else in his life including even his wife and children. Hackworth may have been a flawed man, however he was a soldier's soldiers. George Orwell once said, "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do them harm."

Don't let the almost 900 pages of this book stop you from reading this book. However, be prepared, you won't be able to stop turning the pages.

Thank you Colonel Hackworth for the courage of your convictions, and the sacrifice and service to your country.

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AMERICAN WARRIOR - A VANISHING BREED

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A American hero, who started from a broken family and rose to the top echelon of warrior/fighters in three wars, starting as a teenager. A hugely interesting read of his career in World War II, postwar, Korean War, postwar, then the Viet Nam War and the end. Tales of his courage, love of the Army and his failings, recounting his life with the US Army. A great story teller, who describes how he poured his life into becoming a leader who developed himself and his troops into the best units in the Army.

As a Viet Nam veteran, I was particularly interested in that period of his career. I could relate to his criticism of the Army's leadership, supporting the troops thoughts and actions he expressed. My own experiences in country, and training some of those who followed me, furthered supported by my years of reading the histories written afterward have only increased my disdain for Army leadership of that period. Col. Hackworth identified that leaders who lied ended up believing their own lies, taking actions that were wasteful in lives of troops and civilians. It struck a very big chord with me. I fear that little has changed in the Army after 19 years of war in the Middle East. Postwar leadership always allows the real warriors to be pushed aside, advancing personnel to leadership based on their adherence to political machinations. So the Army is bloated by too many personnel not dedicated to war fighting or supporting warfighting. All trying to play down the wretched horror of actually fighting a war.

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I have read this massive book twice, once during my Army career and again after I retired. It holds up 30 years after it was published. For anyone that has an interest in the military or any person in any branch of the military or other para-military type profession, this book will especially matter. Colonel Hackworth (Hack) started from the absolute bottom of the heap as an enlisted soldier on a faked birth certificate and through hard work and dedication to the Army and his brothers-in-arms rose to full Colonel destined for the rank of general. His lessons learned and lessons taught are invaluable and are purely based on success on the battlefield rooted in training, tactics and effective leadership. Like most good war movies, this is an anti-war message - which seems counterintuitive coming from a soldier who was awarded 10 Silver Stars and 8 Purple Hearts and over 100 medals throughout his Army career. Hack separates the conflict that all too often exists between political agendas and entering quagmires like Vietnam with no outlined or clear objectives and the warriors that are expected to do the impossible.This is a prime example of figuring it all out when it is all but too late, but such is life.

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Um verdadeiro Guerreiro!

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on November 14, 2021

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Ler este livro foi como se eu tivesse sido transportado instantaneamente para as cidades e lugares onde a ação acontecia. Eu me senti como uma testemunha ocular dos eventos tão meticulosamente narrados e delineados pelo autor.
É o relato autobiográfico mais corajoso que eu já li sobre a própria vida profissional de alguém, com todas as implicações e consequências (que vieram a ser sofridas pelo autor) de se falar as coisas como elas são, ou pelo menos como ele as via. O que temos aqui é o relato franco, genuíno, sincero e de coração de sua própria vida através de sua carreira heroica e monumental no Exército dos Estados Unidos da América. Eu agradeço ao Jocko Willink por ter trazido esta inestimável contribuição à atenção de seus ouvintes e seguidores.

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MARK ARCHIBALD

Great book

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on September 26, 2022

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Well written

Awchat B.

Must read for aspiring young people

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on July 9, 2021

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Absolutely a must read for young people

Alcindo Henrique

Dramático! Exuberante!

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on July 24, 2018

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Hackworth nos passa sentimento, nos passa o orgulho de servir a pátria. "About Face" é uma obra-prima a ser apreciada por todos os amantes de história de guerra.

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Richard Todd Leroux

Meh ...

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on March 21, 2021

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The Korean combat at the beginning of the book was riveting. I can't believe he survived all that he survived though most others didn't - with a few those basically committing suicide by combat. I found it disturbing how he brushed off the deaths of so many comrades, or how there was value in dying in a manner that would facilitate becoming army folklore. The book really dragged after Korea and should have stopped. In fact, I did stop at about 75% of the way through. Too long, too tedious, too much fluff. In my opinion, "Hack", the author, came off as glam as Slam Marshall, who he described as a self-serving sham. David Hackworth presents himself as this principled ne'er be wrong "warrior". A warrior he may have been, but he was also a two-faced hypocrite for half of the book for promoting the Vietnam War publicly while also presenting himself as against it internally, and more specifically, against HOW it was being fought. A large part of his career seemed to characterize him as every bit the "ticket-puncher" just like those he derided. Though not part of the book but a glimpse into his true character, this Nut openly supported the Iraq War and spouted all the rhetoric of the political machine - that he so loathed - espoused. This fact really supports the grandiose narcissism evident in who he apparently was. In retrospect, I wish I would not have purchased this BS book with the exception being totally captivated by his accounts of the vicious Korean combat he experienced among his raucous "road-trip" tales. In closing, and indeed, the world is a better place without this "dich" (book reference to a type of person) in it. This would apply to all the crazies just like him - past and present ... Jocko included.

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