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A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCainâson and grandson of admiralsânevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military. Nearly six years in a North Vietnamese prison tested his resolve and proved his extraordinary resilience and will to survive. Coming to Congress, McCain found that making his way in politics demanded a different set of survival skills, and he grew accustomed to the corridors of power while striving to keep his independence. This lively biography traces McCain's unlikely ascent to the verge of attaining the nation's highest office while never ceasing to challenge himself and others to serve a cause greater than self-interest.
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- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Timeline of Events in the Life of John McCain
- Chapter 1 Son and Grandson of Admirals
- Chapter 2 Fifth from the Bottom: Annapolis
- Chapter 3 Before Combat
- Chapter 4 Vietnam: Intercepting a SAM
- Chapter 5 Prisoner
- Chapter 6 Coming Home
- Chapter 7 Navy Senate Liaison
- Chapter 8 Running for Congress
- Chapter 9 Congressman
- Chapter 10 In Barry Goldwaterâs Footsteps: Senator
- Chapter 11 Loyalty and Politics
- Chapter 12 The Keating Five Scandal
- Chapter 13 Regaining His Reputation
- Chapter 14 Vietnam Revisited
- Chapter 15 Maverick
- Chapter 16 âLightning in a Bottleâ: Running for President, 2000
- Chapter 17 A Senator with Sway
- Chapter 18 Running Again: Campaign 2008
- Chapter 19 Mr. President?
- Epilogue
- Appendix I: Speeches
- Appendix II: U.S. Presidential Elections Since 1860 (Major Candidates)
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- Photo essay
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