In this autobiography former Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon tells his captivating story with frankness power intelligence and a brilliant gift for detail. Prime Minister of Israel from March 2001 to April 2006 Ariel Sharon was a dynamic and controversial leader. A hero in Israel s wars perhaps the most daring and successful commander in Israel s extraordinary military history Sharon has always been a warrior whether the enemies were hostile Arab nations terrorists Time magazine or rival politicians. The public man is well known--aggressive in battle hardline in politics--but the private man has always been obscured by Sharon s dazzling career and powerful personality. In this compelling and dramatic autobiography the real Sharon appears for the first time: a complex man a loving father a figure of courage and compassion. A warrior who commands the respect and love of his troops a visionary and an uncompromising ruthless pragmatist Sharon is as outspoken as his friends--and enemies--would expect him to be.