From Private to General: An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks

By Jerry R. Curry and Jerry Curry

From Private to General is the exciting story of an American general who learned the real source of his power and authority. God's sustaining power was at work in the life of Jerry Curry from his early days in the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry through the many adventures that would follow, leading him into the places of highest authority in the land. It is the story of a young African American man who enlisted as a private at the age of eighteen and went on to become a General and after his retirement, to serve four Presidents. His tour of duty took him to Korea, Vietnam, Europe and Washington and many places in between, where he faced great danger and challenge. Most importantly, it is the story of Christian convictions, faith, hope and love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978742885
• ISBN13: 9780978742881
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Believe Books
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

This Man should be president!!!

The extraordinary journey of an extraordinary man! What a great read!

Excellent Character Education Material!

This book is an enjoyable read with an inside look at military life from the General's professional and personl life. Teacher's should take note! This would be excellent material for a character education segment of curriculum. It's riveting and heartfelt with a lot of perserverance against all odds thrown in. Your students will be inspired to be excellent and hard working.

Generals book recieves 5 stars

A great read from start to finish. If you enjoy history, the military or stories of personal success, this book is for you. General Curry personifies what it is to be an American, and his book elucidates this perfectly. As an American you can accomplish anything by dreaming big, working hard and following after God. Todd Morrisson

Sets the bar high for the rest of us mere mortals...

General Curry's life is the penultimate example of a life well lived, an American success story of the highest caliber. His book is no exception. It is a quick and interesting read--filled with wisdom, insight and inspiration. Add it to your reading list today!

American Made

There is a popular quote by George Orwell which goes something like "People sleep well in their beds because rough men go out and do violence on their behalf." We need to be grateful that people like Curry, endowed with both superior character and intellect, served in our armed forces. Curry does us all proud, and his book is a testament to the best of what the United States is about.