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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 359.0092 EAN: 9781591148494 ISBN: 1591148499 Label: Naval Institute Press Manufacturer: Naval Institute Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: March 03, 2008 Publisher: Naval Institute Press Studio: Naval Institute Press Sales Rank: 238076 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This memoir of James Stavridis' two years in command of the destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52) reveals the human side of what it is like to be in charge of a warship for the first time and in the midst of international crisis. From Haiti to the Balkans to the Arabian Gulf, the Barry was involved in operations throughout the world during his 1993-1995 tour. Drawing on daily journals he kept for the entire period, the author reveals the complex nature of those deployments in a 'real time' context and describes life on board the Barry and liberty ashore for sailors and officers alike. With all the joy, doubt, self-examination, hope, and fear of a first command, he offers an honest examination of his experience from the bridge to help readers grasp the true nature of command at sea. The window he provides into the personal lives of the crew illuminates not only their hard work in a ship that spent more than 70 percent of its time underway, but also the sacrifices of their families ashore. Stavridis credits his able crew for the many awards the Barry won while he was captain, including the Battenberg Cup for top ship in the Atlantic Fleet. Naval aficionados who like seagoing fiction will be attracted to the book, as will those fascinated by life at sea. Officers from all the services, especially surface warfare naval officers aspiring to command, will find these lessons of a first command by one of the Navy's most respected admirals both entertaining and instructive. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Navy Command - not as I know itAs a former Navy service member I looked forward to reading this book. I wanted to see what someone else's experiences in command were, particularly on an new destroyer. The book was a real disappointment. I'm not sure how this officer made it to flag rank, he must have more chops than are exhibited in this book. He relates the significant accomplishments of the ship (which were certainly significant) but the tone of the book is rather off putting. The man is self-deprecating to a fault. ... Read More Rating: - first-rate stuffThis is a first-rate book. I am delighted I read it. I found it to be touching, informative, funny, and readable. It also confirms, once again, what I think of those in the American military----they are very good people, and dedicated professionals. It is not surprising to note that Admiral Stavridis is an avid reader. It shows in his selection of books, and in his writing. If you don't read, you can't write well, and he writes well. I respect the way he is in touch with ... Read More Rating: - Destroyer CaptainAdm. Stavridis takes the reader aboard the destroyer Barry with a day to day briefing. He shares his hopes, many fears , and his personal life. He is able to convey the constant pressure from the sea, his superiors,and the members of his crew, during his command. After reading Adm. Stavridis'diary, one has a new appreciation of the dedication of our service men and women for the defense of the United States. Rating: - Destroyer Captain: Lessons of a First CommandEveryone needs a hero in life, Jim is one of mine. He is more than just a great writer, demonstrative leader, caring father, and compassionate husband; he is a great human being. This book brought back many wonderful memories from a special time in my life and I appreciate the author's candor. Semper Fi Jim Stavridis! Stan Brown (former CSMM/CMC in BARRY) Rating: - Five Stars for a Four StarYou...will...love...this...book. But only if you want to know of honesty, humility, humor, the courage of everyday acts of service by others, and the peaks and valleys of leadership. Not to mention wonderful writing, anecdotes, and insights by a distinguished military commander writing as a young officer, a decade and a half before pinning on the four-stars of an admiral. If you want a great book about the wanderings of a homesick warrior with duties he must discharge before being reunited ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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