George S. Patton

Known for his rousing speeches and military triumphs, General George S. Patton, Jr. is one of the most famous military figures in U.S. history. Yet, he is better known for his profanity than his prayers. Until now. In his new book George S. Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer, author Michael Keane takes readers on a journey through Patton’s career in three parts: his military prowess, his inspirational bravery, and his faith. Using Patton’s own diaries, speeches, and personal papers, Keane examines the general’s actions and personality to shed light on his unique and paradoxical persona. From his miraculous near-death experience to his famous prayer for fair weather, Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer recounts the seminal events that contributed to Patton’s personal and religious beliefs. Comprehensive and inspiring, Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer is an extraordinary look at the public and private life of one of World War II's most storied generals.

Michael Keane is a Fellow of National Security at the Pacific Council on International Policy. He was embedded in Iraq with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, under the command of General David Petraeus, and in Kabul, Afghanistan, at the headquarters of the ISAF Commander, General Stanley McChrystal. Keane is a former Fellow of the U.S. Department of Defense's National Security Education Program. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and the History Channel, and has been profiled in Business Week magazine. Keane is also the author of The Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas and the Dictionary of Modern Strategy and Tactics. He earned his JD from the University of Texas School of Law, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a BA from the University of Southern California. He lives in Santa Monica, California.