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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Captain Robert McGovern epitomizes all that is right and good in America. One of nine children growing up in a New Jersey family, he made local headlines as a high school football phenom before becoming a star linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New England Patriots. When his illustrious NFL career was over, he earned a law degree from Fordham University and went to work for the New York City district attorney's office. From that vantage point he witnessed close-up the fall of the Twin Towers on that world-altering morning in September 2001an event that inspired him to leave public life and join the U.S. Army to better serve the country he loves.As a military prosecuting attorney, Captain McGovern has advised battlefield commanders on legal rules of engagement in Afghanistan and has prosecuted suspected terrorists in Iraq. A dedicated soldier and a man of faith who has been on the front lines of the War on Terrorboth at home and in the Middle EastCaptain Robert McGovern is an extraordinary American with a remarkable and important story to tellone that every American needs to hear. McGovern--former NFL linebacker, New York City prosecutor, and army Judge Advocate General following 9/11--presents a highly provocative and motivational memoir, telling the story of his life, those who motivated him, and his insights on global terrorism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Robert McGovern traded his shoulder pads for legal briefs more than a decade ago. He prosecuted drug dealers while working in the office of Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. On September 11, 2001, he was in lower Manhattan when the Twin Towers fell. After working the pile at Ground Zero, McGovern asked to be mobilized from his Army Reserve duty to active duty. First sent to Afghanistan, where he advised battlefield commanders on legal rules of engagement, he then went to Iraq to prosecute terrorist suspects, and was assigned as a judge advocate general in the U.S. Armys 18th Airborne Corps. As a JAG McGovern helped prosecute the notorious case of Sergeant Hasan Akbar, accused of killing two army comrades in Kuwait. He returned from both tours convinced that Americans needed to hear another side of the war on terrorism-the side he saw firsthand. Here is his amazing, true story. McGovern--former NFL linebacker, New York City prosecutor, and army Judge Advocate General following 9/11--presents a highly provocative and motivational memoir, telling the story of his life, those who motivated him, and his insights on global terrorism. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Robert McGovern traded his shoulder pads for legal briefs more than a decade ago. He prosecuted drug dealers while working in the office of Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. On September 11, 2001, he was in lower Manhattan when the Twin Towers fell. After working the pile at Ground Zero, McGovern asked to be mobilized from his Army Reserve duty to active duty. First sent to Afghanistan, where he advised battlefield commanders on legal rules of engagement, he then went to Iraq to prosecute terrorist suspects, and was assigned as a judge advocate general in the U.S. Armys 18th Airborne Corps. As a JAG McGovern helped prosecute the notorious case of Sergeant Hasan Akbar, accused of killing two army comrades in Kuwait. He returned from both tours convinced that Americans needed to hear another side of the war on terrorism-the side he saw firsthand. Here is his amazing, true story. McGovern--former NFL linebacker, New York City prosecutor, and army Judge Advocate General following 9/11--presents a highly provocative and motivational memoir, telling the story of his life, those who motivated him, and his insights on global terrorism. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.