Why read Bipolar General?

Book cover of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness

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Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Bipolar General as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Robert L Caslen

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I have known the author for about 20 years, and never realized he was struggling with mental health issues.

Since I too am a retired Army general officer, I can relate to the challenges and struggles Gregg Martin went through. But Martin’s experiences are not just unique to senior Army officers, as they are prevalent among other senior strategic leaders in close-knit organizations and cultures. It takes a lot of courage to come out and share with transparency, but that is the type of leader Gregg Martin is.

From Robert's 3 favorite reads in 2023.