No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy

The Life of General James Mattis

De: Jim Proser

Narrado por: Joe Barrett

The first in-depth look at the marine hero who has become one of the most beloved and admired men in America today: Secretary of Defense James Mattis.

A devout student of history and erudite reader revered by rank and file soldiers, officers, academics, politicians, and ordinary citizens, General James Mattis is one of the most admired leaders serving America today. A man who has long used his position as a model for the soldiers he leads, Mattis in 2003 shared a "Message to All Hands" with the men and women under his command, outlining their responsibilities as soldiers of the corps. Emphasizing the importance of the mission and the goal to act with honor, Mattis ended with the motto he had adopted from another great figure, Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla: "Demonstrate to the world that there is ‘No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy’ than a US Marine."

The first Trump presidential cabinet nominee, Mattis, retired from activity military duty for only three years at the time, received a rare Congressional waiver to hold the civilian position of Secretary of Defense, and in the hyper-partisan political atmosphere of 2017, astonishingly received nearly unanimous, bipartisan support for his nomination. After months of headline-making chaos involving the White House, Mattis remains one of the few widely revered members of the Trump administration.

In this illuminating biography, Jim Proser looks beyond Mattis’ professional competence to focus on the driving element behind Mattis’ success: his unimpeachable character - a formidable personal integrity that fosters universal confidence. Proser carefully examines the events of Mattis’ life and career to reveal a man who leads with insight, humor, fighting courage, and fierce compassion - not only for his fellow Marines, but for the innocent victims of war. Chronicling how Mattis’ martial and personal values have elevated him to the highest levels of personal success and earned him the trust of a nation, Proser makes clear how America is stronger because of his service and his example.

©2018 Jim Proser (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Call Sign : Chaos.

Very good insight into all of Mattis's conflicts throughout his Marine career. I was hoping for more insight into the leadership side of his story. The book briefly discusses this but more speaks on his role in various situations over 40 years of time. Overall good listen because you do get a glimpse at the type of leader he is and the path he embarked on.

general James Mattis is a very interesting person.

this was my first audible. I absolutely enjoyed this book. James Mattis is an interesting person.

Incredibly Inspiring

Marvelous insight to the operational genius and emotional mastery required to protect our country. Very compelling and impossible to put down until finished!

Outstanding! Loved every minute of it!

I hung on every word and wished we had more like him in government! A binge book if ever there was one.

Very good overview of General Mattis's service!

Good book, I liked General Mattis's autobiography a bit more. I'm still very irritated by narrators whom don't understand military jargon nor the proper pronunciation of military verbiage, I find it excruciatingly difficult to continue listening after the narrator pronunciats words incorrectly. It's like nails on a chalk board everytime it happens, I wish the companies whom sponsor the audible readings of these books could figure out how to NOT keep doing this, it distracts from the story. That being said it was a good account.

Outstanding story

Outstanding story about a very honorable man. He cared about his people and enemy.

A true thinker and the best America has to offer.

Upholding the standard

It was an excellent bit of reading. I would not expect anything less from a United States Marine. Many great examples of what it takes to be a great leader.

God Bless Our Warriors, Our Protecters

America from inception has survived because of its willingness to take the fight to those who threaten America’s existence. America has been at its greatest when it repels it’s enemies and protects its own. A string and an worthy military is as essential to the nation’s endurance as it competent and compassionate leadership within our domestic borders and territories.

Mattis says the most important real estate in the battle field is the 6 inches between the soldiers ears. Engage the mind before engaging the weapon.

The honor and value of our warriors is by no means at odds with social domestic tranquillity. The intelligent warrior warrior and domestic executive leadership that is thoughtful, deliberate, fair and well meaning are by no means at odds, rather these attributes are yin and yang compliments. One defines the other. They both need each other.

I loved this book, the insights from the battle field. The wisdom of taking the fight to those who mean to do America harm.

This was the perfect Veterans Day Weekend read. This book gives me hope as I drown out the social discord that is amplified by social media and the info-tainment that passes for news.

Mattis is a real life American Hero. Read this book.

Narrator can get monotonous

The age of the narrator's voice matches what we imagine Gen Mattis sound like. Too often, the cadence in the delivery of his sentences do not match the flow and argument' tone intended by the author.

Life of the warrior monk

I've wanted to read this since it came out. Extremely informative, great reading performance. Enjoyable for anyone who knows a Marine.