This title examines the life and career of John S. McCain III, a major player in the presidential race of 2008. The book discusses McCain¿s childhood as the son and grandson of Navy heroes, the five years McCain spent as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, his release from captivity, and his subsequent rise in American politics. This book has a strong focus on the crucial times when McCain took definitive action to move forward on the path to the highest levels of government leadership. This career profile of the ¿maverick senator from Arizona¿ shows how even our most courageous leaders suffer moments of failure and weakness, but are able to right their ships and persevere.