The story of David Petraeus is one of success and downfall. Rising through ranks of the U.S. Army, he was promoted rapidly to Commander of United States Central Command in 2008, and Commander of International Security Assistance Force in 2010. After retiring from the army in 2011, he was tapped by Barack Obama to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. An extramarital affair forced Petraeus to resign his post the following year. This book

takes a balanced look at many lives of David Petraeus. Chapters discuss his passion for action, finding his calling, his military career, and his work in Afghanistan.