Destroyer Captain: Lessons of a First Command
by Adm. James Stavridis USN
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Author: Adm. James Stavridis USNEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-03
ISBN: 1591148499
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Book Reviews of Destroyer Captain: Lessons of a First Command
Book Review: Navy Command - not as I know it
Summary: 3 Stars
As a former Navy service member I looked forward to reading this book. I wanted to see what someone else's experiences in command were, particularly on an new destroyer. The book was a real disappointment. I'm not sure how this officer made it to flag rank, he must have more chops than are exhibited in this book. He relates the significant accomplishments of the ship (which were certainly significant) but the tone of the book is rather off putting. The man is self-deprecating to a fault. He seems to have great second thoughts about his ability to command and whether he will be successful. Generally, all the officers and sailors in his book are "outstanding" in all ways, there are few descriptions of incompetent officers and with the exception of descriptions of incompetent enlisted men...everyone is seemingly perfect for the most part. About halfway through the book I just wanted to finish it and be done with it. I usually hand off books to friends, this one went to Goodwill.
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