“ Worthy Fights is Panetta’s addition to the Cabinet bookshelf, and it’s very readable, with the frank descriptions of personalities and events that distinguish this genre at its best.” -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. © Reprinted by permission. Book Review: ‘Worthy Fights’ by Leon Panetta The former CIA director decries Obama’s hasty withdrawal from Iraq and his handling of Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons. Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Leon Panetta (Author, Narrator), Jim Newton (Author), Penguin Audio (Publisher) 4.1 out of 5 stars 336 ratings See all formats and editions. “Worthy Fights is Panetta’s addition to the Cabinet bookshelf, and it’s very readable, with the frank descriptions of personalities and events that distinguish this genre at its best.” Penguin Press, 965, 512pp.
2014-10-18T20:45:56-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/631/20141018205238002_hd.jpgFormer Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talked about his book, Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace, in which he discusses his career in public service, ranging from his years as a U.S. representative from California to his post as Secretary of Defense. During this event hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore, Mr. Panetta spoke with Mike Allen, chief White House correspondent for Politico.Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talked about his book, Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace, in which he discusses… read more
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talked about his book, Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace, in which he discusses his career in public service, ranging from his years as a U.S. representative from California to his post as Secretary of Defense. During this event hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore, Mr. Panetta spoke with Mike Allen, chief White House correspondent for Politico. close
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