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Summary: TEN STARS
Review: Also read The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections by Tom Brokaw since these really belong together.And they are books that young people will love as well as those older.Got the books because my birth father was a POW in WW2 and all I had was memories of what others remembered of him and the basic TV, etc., series on WW2 etc. And I wanted to know more about what his generation was like. In reading both of Mr. Brokaws books I also have gained a whole new respect for the quiet nature of these heroes who live amongst us. Buy the books and get copies for your local library and public school libraries. And if your parents are still alive consider reading them aloud to them and discussing the book, WW2, Korean War and what they remember. Mr. Brokaw has reminded me that it is true "military cemeteries are full of books never written."
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Summary: Trenchant, poignant, touching!
Review: Being a baby boomer, I have not truly experienced war, albeit was born during WWII and have never failed to be impressed by its stories of bravery, of sacrifice, of unrelenting determination to pursue the glory that awaits those WWII heroes who have not died in vain, for all of us, and for our country. I have only read the book reviews but I feel that I have read the entire book. I also fully concur with my fellow book reviewers that the WWII veterans are, perhaps, not the most recognized, to this writing, as opposed to those veterans of recent wars. Some of the WWII veterans have long died, as well, such as those from the Bataan Death March, waiting to be recognized in vain. This is what truly hurts the most. Characteristic of Mr. Brokaw's deservedly multi-awarded journalistic style, he has, and continues to impress on the whole world how vital and necessary it is for us to love history (as does this Filipino-American journalist reviewer with all of my strength, my mind, my will, my heart, and my soul so much so that it runs in my veins). The book is a must-read for all future journalists. I cannot but add it to my personal library.
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Summary: More Memories of Courage
Review: Brokaw has certainly done his share to bring to the current generation the story of the generation which sacrificed and fought so gallantly in World War II. This is the third in a series of remembrances of those whom Brokaw called the greatest generation. The other two volumes are "The Greatest Generation" and "The Greatest Generation Speaks." These stories are for the most part told through letters home from those who were away on foreign soil and through letters written recently to Brokaw from those who lived through the experience. As in the other books in the series, these stories tell of heroism, courage, loss and disappointment, and triumph over tragedy. These stories are no more nor less important to the understanding of the human side of the conflict as those related in the previous books; however, even though each story is unique in its telling, those who have read either or both of the previous books will begin to find a sameness about this volume which comes from familiarity. That sense of having read much of this before somewhat diminished my enjoyment of the book. If, however, this is your first introduction to the triad, I believe that you will be touched deeply by the book's contents.
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Summary: More Memories of Courage
Review: Brokaw has certainly done his share to bring to the current generation the story of the generation which sacrificed and fought so gallantly in World War II. This is the third in a series of remembrances of those whom Brokaw called the greatest generation. The other two volumes are "The Greatest Generation" and "The Greatest Generation Speaks." These stories are for the most part told through letters home from those who were away on foreign soil and through letters written recently to Brokaw from those who lived through the experience. As in the other books in the series, these stories tell of heroism, courage, loss and disappointment, and triumph over tragedy. These stories are no more nor less important to the understanding of the human side of the conflict as those related in the previous books; however, even though each story is unique in its telling, those who have read either or both of the previous books will begin to find a sameness about this volume which comes from familiarity. That sense of having read much of this before somewhat diminished my enjoyment of the book. If, however, this is your first introduction to the triad, I believe that you will be touched deeply by the book's contents.
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Summary: More memories from the "Greatest Generation"
Review: Brokaw provides another moving tribute to what he refers to as the "Greatest Generation." Many of the letters included here are quite emotional and touching. This book also includes timelines for the war in Europe, the Pacific, and the homefront, as well as the depression, and also touches on areas not addressed in the two earlier books. There is also an abundance of period photographs and copies of documents, submitted by the letter writers. These help to put a human face on the various stories.
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Summary: Eye opening experience
Review: I am a 24 year old granddaughter of "The Greatest Generation", and after reading this book, I called up both of my grandfathers and thanked them for all that they did. One grandfather was in the Battle of Okinawa (which I did not know until now), and another taught flight school for the Army Air Corps during WWII. I read "An Album of Memories.." first, so now I've ordered all the other books to read. I really enjoyed how the book was comprised primarily of actual letters sent home from the front, as it gave us an actual account vs. an authors standpoint. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in this era.
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Summary: Eye opening experience
Review: I am a 24 year old granddaughter of "The Greatest Generation", and after reading this book, I called up both of my grandfathers and thanked them for all that they did. One grandfather was in the Battle of Okinawa (which I did not know until now), and another taught flight school for the Army Air Corps during WWII. I read "An Album of Memories.." first, so now I've ordered all the other books to read. I really enjoyed how the book was comprised primarily of actual letters sent home from the front, as it gave us an actual account vs. an authors standpoint. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in this era.
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Summary: Wonderful gift for the older and greater generation
Review: I found this book while searching on Amazon.com for gift ideas. I have not read the book but it seems to be just what I need to finish a gift for my father. My parents grew up during the Great Depression and as a result saved everything. Last year I cleaned out the attic of the family home and sorted through bags and boxes of what we now refer to as disposable items such as bags of pencil stubs (did they really think they would use them again...especially if they are stuffed in the attic?). However, being the child of "savers" has paid off. I am preparing an "album of memories" of the original letters that my father, Roger Griffith, a WWII Navy veteran, sent to his parents during the war. I plan to buy Mr. Brokaw's "An Album of Memories" as a companion to the my album. Mr. Brokaw has again made gift giving easier for the older and greater generation. Thank you.
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Summary: Wonderful gift for the older and greater generation
Review: I found this book while searching on Amazon.com for gift ideas. I have not read the book but it seems to be just what I need to finish a gift for my father. My parents grew up during the Great Depression and as a result saved everything. Last year I cleaned out the attic of the family home and sorted through bags and boxes of what we now refer to as disposable items such as bags of pencil stubs (did they really think they would use them again...especially if they are stuffed in the attic?). However, being the child of "savers" has paid off. I am preparing an "album of memories" of the original letters that my father, Roger Griffith, a WWII Navy veteran, sent to his parents during the war. I plan to buy Mr. Brokaw's "An Album of Memories" as a companion to the my album. Mr. Brokaw has again made gift giving easier for the older and greater generation. Thank you.
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Summary: Get to know your grandparents!
Review: I originally read this with a copy from our library. I delved into it and read each letter carefully. If you have WWII veteran grandparents, this will help you get to know them better. The letters are moving and poignant. After reading part of this, I spent a day with my grandfather asking all about his war experiences. We cried together that day. Our WWII veterans have been highly underappreciated. If you enjoy WWII history or want to know the people in the war, you will love this book. You will also get to know a plethera of war experiences. I never realized how many different situations and battles there were.
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