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Summary: A Must-Read for EVERY Generation
Review: Having Grandparents who grew up within this generation of people, I thought I had a good perspective of their lives. Roaring Twenties, then the Depression, then the war and Ration Stamps and then the prosperity to follow the war. Inside each chapter I could find similarities as well as contrasts to my grandparents' lives.This book is so easy to read and each chapter shows an angle that I had not thought about before. African-American, Native-American, rich, poor, male, female... the different perspectives make this book complete. Tom Brokaw did an excellent job interviewing so many different people. I feel that this book should be required reading for high-schoolers in U.S. History classes. I know it gave me a renewed appreciation for all that The Greatest Generation did to make my world a better place.
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Summary: No Better Title Could Ever be Given...
Review: to the men and women of this time period. We all hear the stories growing up, but never the details, and the depth of what these people did for us. How can we ever repay them, that's the only question. Mr. Brokaw's book is a very good read, not outstanding, but very good. I enjoyed the stories, and the learning about what these people of the Greatest Generation gave of themselves for our way of life. Sadly, I feel very un-patriotic by being a bit critical of this book, but feel the need to relate a few items. First, although all the stories are moving, inspiring and lead me to get really upset, I can't help but notice the repeatitive nature of the story telling. About half way through the book, it all started to sound the same, even though it was different. Just an observation. Secondly, I totally disagree with Mr. Browkaw's defense of the phrase "Medal of Honor winners". He defends his position, nicely, but there is no way that this is correct. Having had the great fortune to have worked with and hosted Medal of Honor receipients at patriotic functions, I can guarantee that Mr. Brokaw is wrong in his titling. The Medal of Honor is not a "prize" won during some game or contest, it is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a soldier, who fears not for his life, but cares only of those he hopes to protect and aid. Enough of the soap box. I recommend that you read this book, it's very moving and will help build your partiotisim, of which none of us can get enough of right now. Thanks Tom.
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Summary: It is ok
Review: This book is about the lives of World War II Veterans. I can see why so many people like it. This book does a very good job of giving details. The details make the book feel very personal. They allow you to really get to know the people that the stories are about. Unfortunately, it is the details that make the book seem boring. I would have liked it better if the details were focused on the action and not on trivial issues. Maybe, some day, when I am an old man (when I'm 26 or so), I will re-read this and get more enjoyment out of it. I did find several stories to be rather interesting. I enjoyed reading about the way African American veterans were treated. Another problem I had with the book is that Tom Brokaw is a little to conservative for me. Everybody, except the guy who makes the "Mallard Fillmore" comic strip, knows liberals are more fun. (..)
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Summary: Interesting Reading
Review: If you are from the baby boomer generation, you can truly understand what made your parents, aunts, and uncles of this generation who they were. Since the events of September 11th and after reading this book, I have a finer appreciation of what heroes are truly made of. I have a better insight into who my parents were and why. I also understand why I am the way I am and what these qualities that were passed down, did for me in my life. It also makes you appreciate the cost of freedom and what the men and women of the military did and continue to do to protect our liberties. Something I think we took for granted before September 11th. Enlightening book.
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Summary: His bias review of WWII
Review: I cannot say that I have ever exprenced war. Yet what we as a younger generation have faced is very clearly a far cry from peace. This terrorisom against us as a country makes us just as good as those that contributed to the war efforts of WWII. I am taken aback as Brokaw decided that in his godly manor that his father, and his fathers friends were the numro uno. Every generation has its fair share of heros it is horrible to pinpoint one generation to this and cover up what really needed to be said, that we lost thousands of men and women to a cause that needed to be fought. But recent events change the outlook of WWII, September 11 has shown the world that we as a country not a generation are the greatest, WE as a country not singled out retired folks who did do a great job, but in the book it failed to show the real deal it glossed over too much.
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Summary: Laura Palmer does it better
Review: "Shrapnel in the Heart," Laura Palmer's biography of Vietnam soldiers based on relics left at the Vietnam memorial in Washington, says it better (and in fewer words) than does Tom Brokaw.
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Summary: A Must Read for all AMERICANS!!
Review: I cannot believe the other reviews I have read about this book. It made me stop and write my own. This is one of the best books I have EVER read, and I've read ALOT of books, probably in the vicinity of 1,000 or more. Americans today have NO CLUE what our ancestors went through in WW2. They left their families, willingly, and quietly and courageously did the job they were asked to do. They ensured our freedom and our way of life. They came home and asked for no recognition or compensation. They simply resumed their lives, all the while, mourning the loss of their friends, colleagues, and most often, their innocence. Every time I see a Veteran, no matter where I am, I tell him , "Thank You". Many of them have cried and expressed much appreciation for the gratefulness. I feel this book should be required reading for every American school aged child, for every American for that matter, to help us realize, "at what price freedom?". It was a great price that was paid, and one that NONE of us should take for granted. This book gives a great insight to these timeless heroes. I only wish I had been alive then and could have been a part of the effort.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Brokaw glosses over a very important subject and shows his political colors readily. It is unfortunate that the same subject has not yet been treated by a more serious and professional author.
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Summary: Big disappointment
Review: This book is mainly about Brokaw's love for Republican politicians who served in World War Two, and little else. The average GI doesn't seem to matter here. There are some interesting parts, such as how black veterans were treated, but all in all, this book fails miserably.
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Summary: An Awesome Tribute
Review: I read a lot!!! This is one of my all-time favorites!! Tom Brokaw so poignantly shows us the unswerving and quiet commitment of our WWII soldiers, wives at home, and others. This book describes the true American spirit, that of American service, without expectation of reward or recognition. The individuals profiled in this book are our TRUE American, overlooked, forgotten heroes.
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