From young Republican activist to Secretary of Energy and Secretary of the Interior, Hodel’s journey exemplifies a life shaped by faith, integrity, and reluctant duty. With humility and candor, he shares the mentors who guided him, pivotal career moments, and the enduring love story with his wife Barbara.
For history and political buffs, Called to Serve offers a refreshing look at an era when political leaders worked across the aisle, agreed to disagree, and still got along. In today’s divided climate, Hodel’s memoir reminds us when bipartisan cooperation wasn’t just possible—it was how things got done.
A testament to principled leadership and answering the call to serve.
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Don Hodel has written an insightful autobiography which includes a historical and three-dimensional look inside my father’s administration where he served in two Cabinet Secretary roles. Don was and is a true Reaganite and I congratulate him on his memoir. ~Michael Reagan, Columnist and radio host; author, The City on a Hill
Don Hodel is a man of faith, family, and country. He has always been a strong but kind and thoughtful leader who sets an extraordinary example for those who know him and have worked with him. There is much to learn from someone who has led a full and good life, in public service and business, as his outstanding book accounts. I am honored to have worked with Don and to call him my friend. There is so much to learn from him and his outstanding book. I wholeheartedly encourage as many people as possible to read it and share it with family and friends. ~Mark R. Levin, Author and broadcaster; The Mark Levin Show (Westwood One); Life, Liberty & Levin (Fox News)
