John McCain: Prisoner of War | Greater than Himself | 4
Against The Odds18 Touko 2021

John McCain: Prisoner of War | Greater than Himself | 4

After five years in captivity, John McCain and his fellow POWs try to keep their spirits up by finding new ways to hold on. When news comes that the war will soon be over, he must figure out what learnings he wants to bring back to his future life.

For more reading, we recommend Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams by Taylor Baldwin Kiland.

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