I wrote a rave for Joker One about a week ago, after hearing an interview on Fresh Air and reading the first 100 pages. I have since finished the book, and I thought it was one of the best books I've read in a long time. The Sunday New York Times had a very positive review — I especially agree with the comments about the books unflinching honesty. When I see how much responsibility author Donovan Campbell takes and versus the finger pointing and blamestorming we now see in corporate America and government too it helps me understand the stark contrast between real a leader that cares about his or her followers versus so-called leaders that only care about themselves. As reviewer James Glanz put it so well 'a central virtue of “Joker One” is that the narrative is honest — and remarkably detailed, relying on Campbell’s logbooks and diary, as well as his formidable memory — even when the story makes him or the Marines look bad.'
Joker One Reviewed in the New York Times
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4 responses to “Joker One Reviewed in the New York Times”
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Bob, I rarely read for pleasure anymore but bought Joker One after reading about it in your blog. It is brilliant. I recommended it to my MBA class tonight. Yes, it is about courage and leadership, but it is also about something you would NEVER expect from a book about a bunch of Marines. I won’t give it away, but the bottom line is something you would not expect. If you want to read one of the best descriptions of contemporary leadership principles in action, read Joker One.
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Bob, I rarely read for pleasure anymore but bought Joker One after reading about it in your blog. It is brilliant. I recommended it to my MBA class tonight. Yes, it is about courage and leadership, but it is also about something you would NEVER expect from a book about a bunch of Marines. I won’t give it away, but the bottom line is something you would not expect. If you want to read one of the best descriptions of contemporary leadership principles in action, read Joker One.
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Bret,
I am glad you enjoyed it, if anything, I think the Times wasn’t glowing enough. I agree about the leadership principles too.
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Bret,
I am glad you enjoyed it, if anything, I think the Times wasn’t glowing enough. I agree about the leadership principles too.
Bob
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