Helpful Score: 3
I started to read this book once when I checked it out of the library. Well, I just had to have one for myself to keep. I want my children and grandchildren to read it also. It is about different people of that generation of my parents time. My Father served in WWII. Today's generation needs to take a look back and learn.
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book, covers many different perspectives fairly. At the time it came out, it was a good reminder of the WWII generation. It stands next to Studs Terkel's "The Good War," and is a must-read for fans of history. It's quite a bit shorter than Terkel's book, for those who are not looking for a massive oral history lesson.
Helpful Score: 2
It was very interesting to hear so many veterans' stories about their time in WW II. For so many years there was nothing said. I think now the current generation is interested and the past generation is willing to talk about how they conquered those difficult days in their lives. Along with the veterans, are stories of the wives they left behind, the minority groups (women, blacks, Indian and Japanese) struggles and even some famous people who served in the war.
Helpful Score: 1
Tom Browkaw's tribute to the members of the World War II generation. Each chapter is another glimpse into another life and how they were shaped and changed by the times they lived in.
Helpful Score: 1
This is an excellent reminder of my father's generation and what The War meant to them and to the rest of the country----gleaned before all of these ordinary men and heroes die!!
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My teenage son listened to the audio of this, and now keeps the book by his bed for repeated reading. Each chapter is the story of a different person, couple or group. Some we've never heard of, and some are well known figures in our culture. I'm recommending this book to homeschool friends who are studying World War 2. This is a great dip into the life & times of the WW2 generation. This book gives us one last chance to embrace them while many of them are still here to appreciate it.
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Incredibly disappointing. The whole book is a collection of 2-3 page life stories: how do you sum up one's life in 2-3 pages? A very small portion of each story is dedicated to the individuals' war careers/accomplishments and the rest runs on like an obituary or an âabout meâ portion of an introduction speech. I never got a full picture of who the individual was and HOW he/she shaped America. Fewer featured people and more time spent on each one is needed⦠I couldn't even read the entire book, it was so boring.
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"The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw may have been the most heart-felt book I have read. A collection of mini-biographies of World War II veterans, sometimes their families, and some 'homefront heros' as well. Easy to read. Full of history but with focus on the individuals rather than the events. Brokaw writes with a simple yet poignant style, unfolding the lives and experiences of these extraordinary people with dignity, honor and humility. I rarely got through 15 minutes of reading without having to pause, reflect, and dry some tears. Powerful! [5/5]
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This is really an excellent book about the World War II generation who greatly changed America and the whole world. All of these people are my father and uncles' contemporaries. My father left for the South Pacific when I was about 3 mo. old and didn't return until I was nearly 3 yr. old, so the situation greatly affected me, too.
This was a good book. The author interviewed people about their experiences living through World War II, soldiers, and their wives, and women who served in the war as nurses or support staff.
This is a very good book. It helped me to understand why I believe what I believe and gave me new respect and love for my parents. My father was in the navy in WW11.
Excellent book. Great insight into the vets of WWII.
Very inspirational. These snippits of bravery and patriotism helped secure the freedoms we have today. Loved this book. Sadly, I heard very few stories from my dad and his 4 brothers who served in WWII. Veterans, please share your military legacy. You earned that right. Thank you all for your service.
The Greatest Generation provides extraordinary details of the sacrifices and bravery of our fathers and grandfathers who fought for freedom in WWII. This book is very descriptive and a great read from front to back! Highly recommend!
Wonderful story
Great popular book about the generation of Wilson through Reagan. Hope my kids will read it someday!
Brokaw's peon to the World War II generation as they dealt with the overwhelming crucible of that War. I enjoyed reading the dozens of mini-biographies of sung but mostly unsung heroes who did what they had to do for the country united behind them.
wonderful stories of WW2 heroes.
an interesting look at the people who fought and died during WWII
"They came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America -- men and women whose everyday lives of duty, honor, achievement, and courage gave us the world we have today."
Great collection of stories about those who served in WWII. Character, stamina, and invention kept them alive.
I enjoy a good history read and I loved this one. Tm Brokaw has a great way as a story teller.
