Archive for the 'patton' Category
December 9, 2008
In his insightful memoirs, War As I Knew It, General George S. Patton, one of history’s most charismatic, famous and successful generals, gifted us an priceless gem of his human resource management wisdom: “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity”.
Ever since I [...]
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May 10, 2007
MY FAVORITE MILITARY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
A SOLDIER’S STORY BY OMAR N. BRADLEY
[Book Review by Vikram Karve]
I love reading autobiographies, as there is nothing more inspiring and authentic than learning about the life, times, thoughts and views of a great person in his own words.
It’s a lazy hot Sunday afternoon. I browse through my bookshelves and pick [...]
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March 15, 2007
AN INSPIRING BOOK ON LEADERSHIP 19 STARS: A STUDY IN MILITARY LEADERSHIP
By EDGAR F. PURYEAR Jr.
(Book Review by Vikram Karve)
It was indeed a pleasant surprise to chance upon this engrossing treatise buried in the books that adorn the shelves of my bookcase, last Sunday evening. I had read this book long back, maybe fifteen years ago. [...]
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March 1, 2007
MUSINGS BY VIKRAM KARVE ON THE ART OF LIVING
My name is Vikram Karve. I’m 50 and live in
Pune, India. I love reading, writing and blogging and have a philosophical attitude towards life. Here are a few links to my musings on various aspects of the art of living. I trust you will enjoy and [...]
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February 15, 2007
Book review by Vikram Karve
MY FAVORITE MILITARY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
A Soldier’s Story by Omar N. Bradley
I love reading autobiographies, as there is nothing more inspiring and authentic than learning about the life, times, thoughts and views of a great person in his own words.
It’s a lazy hot Sunday afternoon. I browse through my bookshelves and pick [...]
Posted in biography, blog, book, bradley, heritage, history, karve, life, literature, memoir, military, patton, philosophy, pune, review, soldier, story, study, values, vikram karve, war, weblog, writing |
