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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Denver Forum Proudly Presents:
Craig Mullaney – A National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama
Author of & Speaking on: “The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education”
12-Noon Luncheon
Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Street
Sage Room
Members: $30, Non-Members, $45
Phone Reservations: 303-832-9030
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Notes on Craig Mullaney
Each choice an officer makes in the heat of combat affects the lives of the soldiers under his or her command. In The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education, U.S. Army Captain Craig Mullaney shares his compelling story of personal evolution from a blue-collar upbringing in Rhode Island to Bronze Star recipient, Army Ranger to West Point and Oxford educated officer, naïve teenager to experienced veteran facing daily challenges on the front lines of Afghanistan. Join Mullaney as he offers a rare and honest meditation on the intellectual and physical discipline and the emotional compassion required of an officer leading soldiers in war, as well as a unique coming-of age story filled with life lessons, humor, and historical significance.
 Advance Praise for The Unforgiving Minute
“The Unforgiving Minute is a wonderful, beautifully written story of the education and development of a young soldier-scholar, the coming of age of an infantry officer, and the exercise of a small unit leader`s responsibilities in a tough, complex, and frustrating situation in Afghanistan. It captures particularly eloquently and movingly the relationships among those who walk point for our nation as part of that most elite of fraternities, the brotherhood of the close fight.”
— General David Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command
“Craig Mullaney`s memoir is a story of our time, from West Point to combat in Afghanistan and back. This is a thoughtful, introspective work reminiscent of the great British memoirs of World War I. A thousand years from now, historians wanting to know about life in America after 9/11 would do well to look at this book. Equally important, it is an enjoyable and honest book. Read it.”
— Thomas E. Ricks, author, FIASCO: The American Military Adventure in Iraq and senior military correspondent, The Washington Post
“The Unforgiving Minute is the poignant true story of a young man’s unusual education from the classrooms of West Point and Oxford University to his development as a leader, son, brother, husband and friend. In this powerful book, we share in the remarkable experiences of a Rhodes Scholar, and the heartache and pride of a soldier. I admire Craig Mullaney’s courage, and thank him for his service.”
— Senator Richard Lugar, former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
“Mullaney writes a great story—a true privilege to read. Entertaining, balanced, and graceful, The Unforgiving Minute is a powerful narrative of purpose, responsibility, courage, and personal growth. Mullaney offers unique insights into war, the art of tactical leadership, and the hearts of his soldiers. Every young man and woman in America should read this book, and aspire to his standard of public service. We could do no better as a nation.”
— General (Ret.) Wesley Clark
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