Witness to the American Century: A Look Back "An Unexpected Life Well Led" - Hardcover

by Marvin F. Moss (Author)

Whether you are looking for a gripping military memoir or an inspiring story of personal authenticity, "Witness to the American Century: A Look Back "An Unexpected Life Well Led" delivers an extraordinary journey across eight decades of global and personal transformation.

A Life of Service and SecretsMarvin F. Moss entered West Point at seventeen, launching a thirty-eight-year career that spanned from the front lines of Vietnam to the corridors of power on Capitol Hill. Yet, for much of his journey as a soldier and senior Senate aide, Moss lived with a formidable secret: he was a gay man navigating a military and political landscape that was often hostile to his very existence.

From the Jungle to the Senate

This memoir offers a front-row seat to the defining moments of the "American Century," including:

• • Military Command: Insights from his service as an Army officer in Germany, Ethiopia, and the height of the Vietnam War.
  • Political Power: Serving for eighteen years as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes, witnessing the inner workings of American democracy.
  • Global Adventure: Tales from Rhodesia and the Defense Intelligence Agency, recounted with wit and a keen eye for cultural shifts.