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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spearheaded the Trump Administration’s most significant foreign policy breakthroughs. Now, he reveals how he did it, and how it could happen again. As the only four-year national security member of President Trump’s Cabinet, he worked to impose crushing pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran, avert a nuclear crisis with North Korea, deliver unmatched support for Israel, and bring peace to the Middle East. Drawing on his commitment to America’s founding principles and his Christian faith, his efforts to promote religious freedom around the world were unequaled in American diplomatic history. Most importantly, he led a much-needed generational transformation of America’s relationship with China. Blending remarkable and often humorous stories of his interactions with world leaders and unmatched analysis of geopolitics, Never Give an Inch tells of how Pompeo helped the Trump Administration craft the America First approach that upended Washington’s wisdom—and made him America’s enemies’ worst nightmare. It is a raw account of what it took to deliver winning outcomes, including answers to questions like: –Why Trump thought his Secretary of State was too tough on China –What he said to Kim Jong-un that set him apart from other American negotiators –How Mike Pence could have lost his spot on the 2020 ticket –Who still has him high on their list of enemies A road map of the trends and players shaping the world today, Never Give an Inch is more than a historical review of the Trump Administration’s greatest victories. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of the future. And it is an inspirational story of leadership through dangerous times that will leave you with a greater appreciation for America.
Rick Shaq Goldstein –
This book by Mike Pompeo… is a brilliant story of the values of the greatest country on earth. Values that we should never waver from… and our national hero’s that toil on a public stage… and just as importantly the ones who because of either their character… or their need to be anonymous… for all our safeties… and the better good of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., Mike tells his life story… and his remarkable contributions to our country. What is so compelling… and interesting to the reader…. Is the author’s… I wouldn’t say sharing… the writing does more than share… he explains and educates… and most inspiring to me… *A-PROUD-HONORABLY-DISCHARGED-VIETNAM-ERA-VETERAN”… he motivates by constantly reminding us NOT ONLY THE VALUE IN OUR COUNTRIES PRINCIPALS… BUT THE PRICE THIS FREEDOM OF OURS COSTS! And he does it with not only polished and accepted verbiage that an everyday conservative English teacher might use… but he openly “bellows” out in street-level-fighting language… and I can tell you first hand… that’s the type of leadership that motivates people like me on (or having been on) the front lines… to want to charge through the burning gates of hell for… and with a leader like that., Mike’s mantras… and even some chapter titles… are “FIND THE RISK TAKERS”… “IT’S A MEAN NASTY WORLD”… “PIPEHITTERS WANTED”… et al. And believe me… these are not mere pointless words in a slogan. Pompeo runs his life protecting our country with direct enactments of these holy grails! My favorite quote in my entire life… that I was raised on by my dear departed Father… is… “TALK IS CHEAP…PERFORMANCE COUNTS.. LET YOUR PLAYING DO YOUR TALKING… PUT UP OR SHUT UP!” And that is what Mike Pompeo does!, When you have a leader that can motivate the masses… and know that his talk ain’t cheap… and after graduating first in his class at West Point… graduates from Harvard Law School… served as a cavalry officer in the United States Army… running two business in the private sector… serve two terms as a congressman… be in charge of the C.I.A…. (WITH 75,000 EMPLOYEES AND A BUDGET OF $50-BILLION-DOLLARS!) and become Secretary of State… and do it all with a titanium spine of integrity… all while speaking as straight as the late-great-Harry-Truman… you’ve got a book… and a story… and a man… readers… should rush to learn more about., You will get the inside story of face to face confrontations with the famous… the infamous… the respected… hated… and feared around the world. All with pulse-pounding-non-hesitant writing. And the absolute icing on the cake… is in the midst of describing earth shattering deals… non-deals… threats… and embracement’s… Mike has an absolutely hilarious… every day man… quick witted humor. And he doesn’t just inject it for the readers benefit… he unleashes it right in the face of the worst… killer… dictators… and friendly allies., In describing a philosophy that led him to the world’s stage… he makes the following simple… yet powerful… and all-telling… statement:, “I NEVER ANTICIPATED BECOMING SECRETARY OF STATE. I WASN’T ANGLING FOR THE JOB. I WAS SIMPLY DOING THE ONE I CURRENTLY HAD TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. I STILL HAVE THE SAME PHILOSOPHY TODAY THAT I DID WHEN I WON EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AT BASKIN-ROBBINS IN HIGH SCHOOL: WORK HARD. TELL THE TRUTH. KEEP YOUR FAITH. IF YOU PERFORM EVERY TASK WITH EXCELLENCE, CONDUCT YOURSELF WITH INTEGRITY, AND KEEP TRUSTING G-D THROUGH THE UPS AND DOWNS, GOOD THINGS WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY COME YOUR WAY.”, There are also fourteen pages of full color pictures of momentous times of his life. And I must add that this is a full 413 page book not including pictures and indexes. It uses smaller font… and doesn’t use enlarged spaces between lines to increase page count that ninety per cent of current books do nowadays. This is a great old-fashioned book… written by a man with good-old-fashioned values! I recommend this book highly!, NOTE: As I am an old-school baseball fanatic… and a born and raised Brooklyn “Bum” fan… I need to “lightly” correct Mike on his statement regarding his description of Leo ”The Lip” Durocher… one of my all-time favorites… on page seventy-seven… when he said “the firebrand second baseman and manager”… I never would describe Leo as a second baseman… he was always known as a shortstop when he played. In fact in his career he played 1,509 games at Shortstop… 98 at second base… and one at third base., Mr. Pompeo… I had to speak up… because after all the title of Chapter ten is… ‘TELL THE HARD TRUTH”!
Rick Shaq Goldstein –
This book by Mike Pompeo… is a brilliant story of the values of the greatest country on earth. Values that we should never waver from… and our national hero’s that toil on a public stage… and just as importantly the ones who because of either their character… or their need to be anonymous… for all our safeties… and the better good of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., Mike tells his life story… and his remarkable contributions to our country. What is so compelling… and interesting to the reader…. Is the author’s… I wouldn’t say sharing… the writing does more than share… he explains and educates… and most inspiring to me… *A-PROUD-HONORABLY-DISCHARGED-VIETNAM-ERA-VETERAN”… he motivates by constantly reminding us NOT ONLY THE VALUE IN OUR COUNTRIES PRINCIPALS… BUT THE PRICE THIS FREEDOM OF OURS COSTS! And he does it with not only polished and accepted verbiage that an everyday conservative English teacher might use… but he openly “bellows” out in street-level-fighting language… and I can tell you first hand… that’s the type of leadership that motivates people like me on (or having been on) the front lines… to want to charge through the burning gates of hell for… and with a leader like that., Mike’s mantras… and even some chapter titles… are “FIND THE RISK TAKERS”… “IT’S A MEAN NASTY WORLD”… “PIPEHITTERS WANTED”… et al. And believe me… these are not mere pointless words in a slogan. Pompeo runs his life protecting our country with direct enactments of these holy grails! My favorite quote in my entire life… that I was raised on by my dear departed Father… is… “TALK IS CHEAP…PERFORMANCE COUNTS.. LET YOUR PLAYING DO YOUR TALKING… PUT UP OR SHUT UP!” And that is what Mike Pompeo does!, When you have a leader that can motivate the masses… and know that his talk ain’t cheap… and after graduating first in his class at West Point… graduates from Harvard Law School… served as a cavalry officer in the United States Army… running two business in the private sector… serve two terms as a congressman… be in charge of the C.I.A…. (WITH 75,000 EMPLOYEES AND A BUDGET OF $50-BILLION-DOLLARS!) and become Secretary of State… and do it all with a titanium spine of integrity… all while speaking as straight as the late-great-Harry-Truman… you’ve got a book… and a story… and a man… readers… should rush to learn more about., You will get the inside story of face to face confrontations with the famous… the infamous… the respected… hated… and feared around the world. All with pulse-pounding-non-hesitant writing. And the absolute icing on the cake… is in the midst of describing earth shattering deals… non-deals… threats… and embracement’s… Mike has an absolutely hilarious… every day man… quick witted humor. And he doesn’t just inject it for the readers benefit… he unleashes it right in the face of the worst… killer… dictators… and friendly allies., In describing a philosophy that led him to the world’s stage… he makes the following simple… yet powerful… and all-telling… statement:, “I NEVER ANTICIPATED BECOMING SECRETARY OF STATE. I WASN’T ANGLING FOR THE JOB. I WAS SIMPLY DOING THE ONE I CURRENTLY HAD TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. I STILL HAVE THE SAME PHILOSOPHY TODAY THAT I DID WHEN I WON EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AT BASKIN-ROBBINS IN HIGH SCHOOL: WORK HARD. TELL THE TRUTH. KEEP YOUR FAITH. IF YOU PERFORM EVERY TASK WITH EXCELLENCE, CONDUCT YOURSELF WITH INTEGRITY, AND KEEP TRUSTING G-D THROUGH THE UPS AND DOWNS, GOOD THINGS WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY COME YOUR WAY.”, There are also fourteen pages of full color pictures of momentous times of his life. And I must add that this is a full 413 page book not including pictures and indexes. It uses smaller font… and doesn’t use enlarged spaces between lines to increase page count that ninety per cent of current books do nowadays. This is a great old-fashioned book… written by a man with good-old-fashioned values! I recommend this book highly!, NOTE: As I am an old-school baseball fanatic… and a born and raised Brooklyn “Bum” fan… I need to “lightly” correct Mike on his statement regarding his description of Leo ”The Lip” Durocher… one of my all-time favorites… on page seventy-seven… when he said “the firebrand second baseman and manager”… I never would describe Leo as a second baseman… he was always known as a shortstop when he played. In fact in his career he played 1,509 games at Shortstop… 98 at second base… and one at third base., Mr. Pompeo… I had to speak up… because after all the title of Chapter ten is… ‘TELL THE HARD TRUTH”!
Kathy Tuttle –
In Never Give An Inch, Pompeo asserts his confidence in American exceptionalism. While recounting his years as CIA Director and Secretary of State, he will take you on adventures across the globe…meeting world leaders and forming alliances, gaining the release of political prisoners, and leaving his mark as he solidifies America’s position. With cogent arguments, he persuades the reader to look past the fluff and to grasp the essential, issuing summations like “The most useless statements in the world are probably diplomatic communiques”…, Throughout the book, Mike shares his mirth-provoking sense of humor; I especially liked the story about meeting General Kim Yong Chol..”rarely has such a troglodyte ever set foot inside the Oval Office” along with a witty account of black socks patterned with green toy soldiers! I respect Pompeo because he is gutsy and unafraid to share his Christian faith, declaring “We know God places ordinary people-indeed deeply flawed people-in positions of great power, and often those sinners achieve great things.”, God bless Mike and Susan Pompeo!
Kathy Tuttle –
In Never Give An Inch, Pompeo asserts his confidence in American exceptionalism. While recounting his years as CIA Director and Secretary of State, he will take you on adventures across the globe…meeting world leaders and forming alliances, gaining the release of political prisoners, and leaving his mark as he solidifies America’s position. With cogent arguments, he persuades the reader to look past the fluff and to grasp the essential, issuing summations like “The most useless statements in the world are probably diplomatic communiques”…, Throughout the book, Mike shares his mirth-provoking sense of humor; I especially liked the story about meeting General Kim Yong Chol..”rarely has such a troglodyte ever set foot inside the Oval Office” along with a witty account of black socks patterned with green toy soldiers! I respect Pompeo because he is gutsy and unafraid to share his Christian faith, declaring “We know God places ordinary people-indeed deeply flawed people-in positions of great power, and often those sinners achieve great things.”, God bless Mike and Susan Pompeo!
Judy –
I started to read this book because I have always thought Pompeo was an honest, no nonsense man. This book proves that my opinion of him is true. There are so many more things that have impressed me. His shear knowledge and ability to recognize incompetance and call it for what it is. He is truly a great leader and I hope he continues to help America. The chapter on “Ungoverned Spaces” – stopped me in my tracks, it a hit you in the face reality and something that every American should read and be aware of., I would give this book 10 stars if I could and will be passing it around to my friends and neighbors to read., Great Job “Mr My Mike”, Judy
Judy –
I started to read this book because I have always thought Pompeo was an honest, no nonsense man. This book proves that my opinion of him is true. There are so many more things that have impressed me. His shear knowledge and ability to recognize incompetance and call it for what it is. He is truly a great leader and I hope he continues to help America. The chapter on “Ungoverned Spaces” – stopped me in my tracks, it a hit you in the face reality and something that every American should read and be aware of., I would give this book 10 stars if I could and will be passing it around to my friends and neighbors to read., Great Job “Mr My Mike”, Judy
Kelly Griffin –
In the craziness that was the Trump presidency, Pompeo was as solid a cabinet member as there was. Honest and hard working he really did a great job despite the constant criticism of the American Press. Particularly interesting was his impressions of Nicki Haley short-lived career as Ambassador. Did he know that he would one day be running against her for President?? This book is obviously his entree to the race for the presidency. Looking forward to it.
Kelly Griffin –
In the craziness that was the Trump presidency, Pompeo was as solid a cabinet member as there was. Honest and hard working he really did a great job despite the constant criticism of the American Press. Particularly interesting was his impressions of Nicki Haley short-lived career as Ambassador. Did he know that he would one day be running against her for President?? This book is obviously his entree to the race for the presidency. Looking forward to it.
Amazon Customer –
This is a recommendation to any and all Americans who love the Lord and want to know more from behind the scenes of what goes on with American policy. If you think you know, I assure you, you don’t have all the facts. Pomeo will open your eyes and expand your knowledge. If he seems on the surface to be mild mannered, you’ve got a surprise coming. It’s just that he thinks before he acts. That’s what we need now in this present time of chaos in our country.
Amazon Customer –
This is a recommendation to any and all Americans who love the Lord and want to know more from behind the scenes of what goes on with American policy. If you think you know, I assure you, you don’t have all the facts. Pomeo will open your eyes and expand your knowledge. If he seems on the surface to be mild mannered, you’ve got a surprise coming. It’s just that he thinks before he acts. That’s what we need now in this present time of chaos in our country.