About the Book
From Private to General - An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks
by Jerry R. Curry
From Private to General is the exciting story of an American general who learned the real source of his power and authority. God’s sustaining power was at work in the life of Jerry Curry from his early days in the Pittsburgh Steel Foundry through the many adventures that would follow, leading him into the places of highest authority in the land.
It is the story of a young man of mixed race who enlisted as a private at the age of eighteen and went on to become a general and after his retirement, to serve three Presidents. His tour of duty took him to Korea, Vietnam, Europe and Washington, and many places in between, where he faced great danger and challenge. Most importantly, it is the story of Christian convictions, faith, hope, and love.
THIS BOOK IS THE WINNER OF A 2007 BRONZE IPPY AWARD FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR FROM INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER.
About the Author
Jerry R. Curry
Jerry Ralph Curry was a steel-mill worker when he enlisted in the Army as private at the age of eighteen to fight in the Korean War. He rose over the years to the rank of Major General. He has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Carter Administration, as Press Secretary to the Secretary of Defense in the Reagan Administration, and as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration in the first Bush Administration. He earned a B.A. from the University of Nebraska/Omaha, an M.A. in International Relations from Boston University, and a Doctorate from Luther Rice Seminary. He also served as Commander of the Military District of Washington and in 1982 he was named Washingtonian of the Year.
