Max Cleland (1942–2021)
Author of Strong at the Broken Places
About the Author
Max Cleland is a U.S. Senator from Georgia and Georgia's former Secretary of State. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he speaks frequently to veterans and the disabled across the country. Senator Cleland was appointed as Administrator of the Veterans Administration under President Carter.
Image credit: U.S. Senate Historical Office
Works by Max Cleland
Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove (2009) — Author — 50 copies, 2 reviews
Associated Works
Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character (1994) — Foreword — 557 copies, 6 reviews
Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming (2002) — Foreword — 232 copies, 2 reviews
Voices of War: Stories of Service from the Home Front and the Front Lines (2004) — Introduction, some editions — 178 copies, 3 reviews
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Cleland, Joseph Maxwell
- Birthdate
- 1942-08-24
- Date of death
- 2021-11-09
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Stetson University (BA)
Emory University (MA | History) - Occupations
- politician
soldier - Organizations
- United States Army
U.S. Senate
U.S. Veterans Administration - Awards and honors
- Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart - Cause of death
- congestive heart failure
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Lithonia, Georgia, USA - Place of death
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Georgia, USA
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Reviews
Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove by Max Cleland
Just from the title itself, I found the book to be intriguing. I heard the author speak about the book on NPR and I decided to read it when it came out.
Normally I am not fond of books about war, however the subject was only a small part of the plot. The inspiring part of the book was how he came to deal with his disability and run for the Senate despite the fact that he is a triple amputee.
The story could have been self-pitying and downtrodden, but Cleland shows a good attitude and personal show more conviction to show that he wasn't going to let his disability stop him from leading a normal life.
I definitely recommend this book to those who have a tendency to say, "I can't." Cleland shows anyone that he can. show less
Normally I am not fond of books about war, however the subject was only a small part of the plot. The inspiring part of the book was how he came to deal with his disability and run for the Senate despite the fact that he is a triple amputee.
The story could have been self-pitying and downtrodden, but Cleland shows a good attitude and personal show more conviction to show that he wasn't going to let his disability stop him from leading a normal life.
I definitely recommend this book to those who have a tendency to say, "I can't." Cleland shows anyone that he can. show less
Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove by Max Cleland
Max Cleland is a Viet Nam veteran, triple amputee, former head of the Veteran's Administration, former US Senator, and member of the 9/11 Commission. He is also a survivor of war and politics (another form of war), as well as the psychological trauma experienced by combat veterans.
Cleland seems honest in telling of his fears and setbacks as well as his triumphs. He has managed to work through his PTSD with the help of his family, friends, faith, counselors, and medication. This is his show more personal story, but it is also the story of the nation and how we often ignore the needs of those who have defended us. He offers a unique perspective from his experience as veteran, patient, adminstrator, and legislator. My eyes were opened. I recommend this book. show less
Cleland seems honest in telling of his fears and setbacks as well as his triumphs. He has managed to work through his PTSD with the help of his family, friends, faith, counselors, and medication. This is his show more personal story, but it is also the story of the nation and how we often ignore the needs of those who have defended us. He offers a unique perspective from his experience as veteran, patient, adminstrator, and legislator. My eyes were opened. I recommend this book. show less
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