Worthy Fights

A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace

By: Leon Panetta, Jim Newton

Narrated by: Leon Panetta

The New York Times bestselling autobiography of a legendary political and military leader.

It could be said that Leon Panetta has had two of the most consequential careers of any American public servant in the past 50 years. His first career, beginning as an Army intelligence officer and including a distinguished run as one of the most powerful and respected members of Congress, lasted 35 years and culminated in his transformational role as budget czar and White House chief of staff in the Clinton administration. But after a brief “retirement,” he returned to public service in 2009 as the CIA director who led the intelligence war that killed Osama Bin Laden and then became the US secretary of defense, inheriting two troubled wars in a time of austerity and painful choices. Like his career, Worthy Fights is a reflection of Panetta’s values. It is also a testament to a lost kind of political leadership that favors progress and duty to country over partisanship.

Leon Panetta calls them as he sees them in Worthy Fights. Suffused with its author’s decency and common sense, the book is an inspiring American success story, a great political memoir, and a revelatory view onto many of the defining figures and events of our time.

Critic reviews

The Washington Post:
“Worthy Fights is Panetta’s addition to the Cabinet bookshelf, and it’s very readable, with the frank descriptions of personalities and events that distinguish this genre at its best.”

Educacional and earthy in a very good eay

Loved the book, even if the performance isn't professional. But to me it was a plus, because the author read with actual understanding of the situations and feelings. The first memoir of White House person who wasn't trying to "sell" some idea, or justify himself. At least I never got this feeling in this book

very insightful

Full of the insider versions of stories familiar from the news. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Capitol Hill, CIA, or Pentagon operations and strategy.

Modern Day History

Mr. Pancetta is a true American success. His life is full of inspiration to anyone who dreams the American dream. His contributions should never go unnoticed. He provides great insight into recent major historical events.

A Worthy Read ...

I remember seeing Leon Panetta on TV, CSpan, and trusting the man. I watched as he rose in the ranks and fought some of the fights he waged. I liked the man. He wasn't from Texas, where I live, but I would have voted for him had he been on a national ticket. And...then I heard His memories of CIA, it confirmed much of my impressions from afar about the times, the front-seat view and backstage entre provided and ... my Final Decision IS ... Again ... I Trust Him. I Am Grateful HE Choose Public Service and I will See-To-IT ~ His work is passed On to the Future Generations of My Family with copies of this Audio Book! They Need to Know This Stuff. And, Leon Panetta, is a Role Model. Thank You, Sir, for Everything and this Christmas Gift, too!

Wonderful

Fantastic insight into Congress, two White House administrations, the CIA and Defense Department.
The performance was solid by Panetta's reading. It makes a big difference when the author reads it.