Hard Call

In Hard Call, acclaimed authors John McCain and Mark Salter describe the anatomy of great decisions in history by telling the remarkable stories of men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest dilemmas. The authors identify six qualities typically represented in the best decisions: Awareness. Timing. Foresight. Confidence. Humility. Inspiration. These qualities are personified by the exceptional individuals in this book, each of whom made a hard call. Woven into these stories are John McCain's own views on the process and art of decision making and examples of the difficult choices we face in our lives. Hard Call is a testament to the people whose choices serve as a beacon for us all. John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and was named one of America's ten best Senators in Time magazine in 2006. Previously, he served in the U.S. Navy and as a U.S. congressman for two terms. He has seven children and four grandchildren. He and his wife, Cindy, reside in Phoenix. Mark Salter has worked on Senator McCain's staff since 1989. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Diane, and their two daughters.