46 pages 1 hour read

Jim Mattis, Bing West

Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Super Short Summary

Call Sign Chaos by Jim Mattis and Bing West is a memoir that chronicles Mattis's rise through the military ranks, divided into the stages of "Direct Leadership," "Executive Leadership," and "Strategic Leadership." It covers his experiences from joining the Marines, to commanding major operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to his role as head of CENTCOM. The narrative primarily focuses on military history and leadership lessons, concluding with his resignation as Secretary of Defense under President Trump. The book contains detailed accounts of military combat and strategy.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Call Sign Chaos by Jim Mattis and Bing West has been praised for its insightful leadership lessons and candid reflections on military life. Readers appreciate its detailed accounts and Mattis's principled stance. Criticisms include a lack of depth in political analysis and its dense, military-centric language. The book provides a robust look at leadership but may not appeal to those outside military interest.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Call Sign Chaos?

Readers who enjoy Call Sign Chaos by Jim Mattis and Bing West are likely interested in military history, leadership, and strategies. This audience may also appreciate books like Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal and Duty by Robert M. Gates, which similarly explore leadership and the complexities of military command.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Inspirational

Biography

Topics

Military / War

Business / Economics

History: World

Themes

Society: Politics & Government

Society: War

Values/Ideas: Power & Greed