Look up from the daily struggle of life to the triumph and personal fulfillment that comes only from living life to the MAX! Some writers are more credible than others because of what they have lived through and triumphed over. Max Cleland survived the loss of both legs and an arm in Vietnam to become a Georgia state senator, state Secretary of State, and in 1997, a U.S. Senator. In Going for the Max!, Senator Cleland talks about what he learned on the long road back to self-esteem, fulfillment, and success from a life of brokenness, pain, and despair. The principles are simple, the writing as straightforward and direct as its author. Book jacket.
Max J Cleland these two books, Strong at Broken Places and Going for the Max. Is a personal tribute to all American soldiers.Share it with all Veterans.
An Authentic Hero...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
has written one of the best motivational books I have ever read. After reading "Strong At The Broken Places" by the same author, I found myself wondering how he found the will and strength to persevere despite great odds. I found the answer in this book.Within these pages are nuggets of gold for the mind and soul. Whatever is troubling you or whatever your problem, you are sure to find something in this book that will hit a nerve. Max Cleland's life is an absolute tribute to the indomitable power of the spirit in mankind. Quite simply this is a remarkable book by a remarkable man.
Read this, and "Press On"!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Max Cleland's second book, Going for the Max - like his first, Strong at the Broken Places - is a tribute to the courage and heroic life of a great American, soldier, and public servant. Full of quotations and personal revelations and showing the vast range of Cleland's learning and beliefs, this book is a must read for those who wander through life with fear and doubt as companions. Clear, concise, inspirational, and powerful, Going for the Max presents the authors direct, down-to-earth, hard won philosophy on how to turn weakness into strength and fear into courage. If you're looking for a book to motivate you, this is it. Read it, and "Press On"!
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