Publisher's Synopsis
Lloyd Austin is the first Black secretary of defense in U.S. history, and the leader of the largest and most powerful military in the world. But his journey to the top of the Pentagon was not easy or smooth. He had to overcome many challenges and obstacles, both personal and professional, in his first year in office. He had to deal with a global pandemic, a domestic insurrection, a major cyberattack, and a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. He also had to cope with his own health issues, such as prostate cancer, urinary tract infection, and hospitalization. How did he manage and survive these crises and opportunities? How did he balance his duties and responsibilities as the secretary of defense with his personal and family life? How did he make history and shape the future of the defense department and the military?