The Luckiest Man: Life with John Mccain

The Luckiest Man: Life with John McCain is a 2002 biography of the late Senator John McCain by his wife, Cindy McCain. The book chronicles McCain's life from his childhood to his death, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at his political career.

The Luckiest Man: Life with John McCain

by Mark Salter

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	42769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	605 pages

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The book begins with McCain's birth in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936. McCain's father was a Navy officer, and his family moved frequently during his childhood. McCain attended several different schools, including the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 and went on to serve as a pilot in the Navy. McCain flew combat missions in the Vietnam War and was shot down and captured in 1967. He spent five and a half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.

After his release from prison, McCain returned to the United States and resumed his Navy career. He retired from the Navy in 1981 and entered politics. McCain was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1982 and served six terms. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1986 and served until his death in 2018.

The Luckiest Man provides a detailed account of McCain's life and career. The book includes interviews with McCain, his family, and friends. McCain also provides his own insights into his life and the events that shaped it.

The Luckiest Man is a well-written and engaging biography of John McCain. The book provides a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most iconic politicians.

Critical Reception

The Luckiest Man received positive reviews from critics. The New York Times called the book "a compelling and insightful portrait of a complex and driven man." The Washington Post said that the book "is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand John McCain." The Los Angeles Times called the book "a moving and inspiring tribute to a great American."

Awards

The Luckiest Man won several awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best Biography and the Pulitzer Prize for Biography.

Legacy

The Luckiest Man has been praised for its accurate and detailed account of McCain's life and career. The book has also been credited with helping to shape McCain's legacy as one of America's most admired politicians.

Long Tail Title

The Luckiest Man: Life with John Mccain, a Biography of the Late Senator and American Hero

The Luckiest Man: Life with John McCain

by Mark Salter

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	42769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	605 pages

FREE