The Greatest Generation

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Summary: I truly enjoyed it.
Review: I enjoy reading about the experiences of my grandfather's generation. They went through so much, yet accomplished more than any generation ever. Anyone who feels this book is repetitive doesn't realize that although different people experienced WWII, they all shared a common bond. Great book.

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Summary: It is not worth the time spent reading it.
Review: This book is repetitious and after several episodes, boring. Tom Brokaw should stick to reading the news on NBC. If you want a good book on this subject, read,"Citizen Soldiers." You will not regret it.

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Summary: a sensitive look back at america and americans of 1941
Review: tom brokaw is to be applauded for reminding us of the sacrifices and suffering experienced by the generation who bore the brunt of the demands made upon it by world war 2, both at home and abroad. many of the short biographies will bring tears to the eyes of the reader. especially anyone over the age of 60. easy reading and wonderfully illustrated with photos.

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Summary: Interesting, but repetative.
Review: I appreciate Tom Brokaw's praise of his "greatest generation," but after about 100 pages I began to feel as if I was reading the exact same story over and over again. I found there were only so many ways Mr. Brokaw could make his point, and after a while the concluding paragraphs of each story began to sound the same. I agree with other readers who said that as the book goes on, Brokaw begins to sound more and more like a little boy in awe running out of original ways to articulate his point. I will say, however, that I am still glad I read Brokaw's novel because, repetative or not, it paints an informative and warm, if biased, picture of a generation that certainly will be remembered forever.

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Summary: EXCELLANT !!!!!!!! enjoyed reading this book
Review: This was a fantastic book . I truly enjoyed reading and learning about the people who fought in the war, the workers in the factories , to the how the people were affected at home. The author did a wonderful job of looking at all the aspects surrounding the war and not from the offical aspect. I think all Americans should be proud of what this generation has left for us. I truly enjoyed reading this book and learned a great new respect for everyone of their generation. Folks who know nothing of WORLD WARII should read this book it might teach them as it did me about the people of that generation. Thank you for this book Mr. Brokaw !!!

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Summary: How can I write a book ? I to can ask my neighbors!
Review: It is not worth buying ! If this a must read for you go to our public library. You just might thank me!

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Summary: A Second Thought
Review: I reviewed the book a while ago and gave it 4 stars but the more I thought about it the more I knew that that was not an accurate review. Brokaw acts like an idol-worshipping kid who is constantly glorifying the "Greatest Generation". He only mentions the "good" people never really saying much about the "bad" people. This is the same generation that produced Nixon and McCarthy. This is a generation that was heavily conservative, who hated Russia just because they were communists, that swallowed whatever their American government told them. They were also racist, homophobic, miserly and close-minded. Tom Brokaw has painted a picture that is so biased that it almost ruins the reading experience. He is constantly comparing the "greatest generation" with the current generation and his comparisons are unfair. His greatest generation almost ruined this country, the current young generation hasn't been given a chance yet and when they do I hope they make Brokaw eat his words. Tom Brokaw could have written a great book if he had included the bad with the good and didn't attack the character of the current young generation so viciously.

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Summary: Read Studs Terkle, "The Good War," instead.
Review: I tried to finish this homage to every WWII veteran Tom remembers from his distinguished journalistic career, but I couldn't. I got very tired of the author's ego interrupting the story these people told. This book is short on substance. I wanted to read more about their experiences and I felt the interviewer let a lot of good stories slip through his tape recorder. We are treated to a lot of boasting about how honest, hard-working and long-suffering this generation is. Clearly, there are other interviewers/writers who handle this same territory better. Studs Terkle comes to mind immediately. The generation Tom admires may indeed be the greatest. This book isn't.

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Summary: A Great Reminder
Review: This is a great book that introduces you REAL American heroes. They're not heroes because they can shoot a basket or hit a ball - they worked hard, played hard, and (to our benefit) fought hard. These people remind you that July 4th is the celebration of our freedom and not just a day off work. The layout of the book makes it easy to pick up where you left off. I really enjoyed it, sure wish it was required reading in schools.

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Summary: Someone who gets it
Review: Tom Brokaw has done an excellent job at capturing the moral character and work ethic that has made this country what it is today. One can not help but to come away with a better understanding about why that generation is always grumbling about the current one.