In Hard Call, acclaimed authors John McCain and Mark Salter describe the anatomy of great decisions in history by telling the remarkable stories of men and women who have exemplified composure, wisdom, and intellect in the face of life's toughest dilemmas.The authors identify six qualities typically represented in the best decisions: Awareness. Timing. Foresight. Confidence. Humility. Inspiration. These qualities are personified by the exceptional individuals in this book, each of whom made a hard call.Woven into these stories are John McCain's own views on the process and art of decision making and examples of the difficult choices we face in our lives. Hard Call is a testament to the people whose choices serve as a beacon for us all. Excerpted from Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them by John McCain, Mark Salter All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.