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Comrades: Brothers, Fathers, Sons, Pals
Acclaimed historian Stephen Ambrose begins his examination with a glance inward -- he starts this book with his brothers, his first and forever friends, and the shared experiences that join them for a lifetime, overcoming distance and misunderstandings.He next tells of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who had a golden gift for friendship and who shared a perfect trust with his younge...more
Audio, 224 pages
Published
December 1st 2004
by Simon & Schuster Audio
(first published 1999)
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Jul 08, 2010
Mahlon
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone with an important male role model in their lives
Recommended to Mahlon by:
Dad
In Comrades, Stephen Ambrose examines male friendship throughout History by providing the reader with several case studies (including examples from his own youth) His chapters on the Eisenhower, and Custer Brothers are particularly strong. In addition he offers a penetrating analysis of the psyche of Richard Nixon which is not to be missed. The weakness in the book stems from the fact that Ambrose draws a little too much on his own experiences in the last chapter, this seems rather self-indulgen...more
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The novel is a quick read with packed with of nuggets of interesting information. The timeline jumps around a bit, but all of the people, except the author's friends, are all recognized historical figures. The most thought provoking relationship is bond between former World War II adversaries. The men who fought for Pegasus Bridge, one of first engagments on D-Day, come together in friendship forty years after of the end of the war. Other hightlights of the text include the interactions between...more
Ambrose is a descriptive writer, and the theme of friendship was lovely. Friendship requires respect and esteem for others as people, genuine interest in their lives and a willingness to sacrifice yourself to be involved in helpful ways. Relationships described include the author's brothers and father, Dwight Eisenhower and his brother, George Custer and his brothers, Richard Nixon's LACK of friends, Lewis and Clark, various combat veterans, and others.
I like reading history, so this was good. B...more
I like reading history, so this was good. B...more
Very good
Published by Audioworks in 1999.
Read by the author, Stephen Ambrose.
Duration: approximately 3 hours on audio cassette.
Ambrose's stories of male friendship would be good in any format, but why read what Ambrose wrote when you can hear him read it to you? There is the added benefit of hearing Ambrose's emphasis on a phrase, his light-hearted tone in some areas and, even more important to the emotional punch of some of the stories, hearing his voice break at particularly touching moments (...more
Published by Audioworks in 1999.
Read by the author, Stephen Ambrose.
Duration: approximately 3 hours on audio cassette.
Ambrose's stories of male friendship would be good in any format, but why read what Ambrose wrote when you can hear him read it to you? There is the added benefit of hearing Ambrose's emphasis on a phrase, his light-hearted tone in some areas and, even more important to the emotional punch of some of the stories, hearing his voice break at particularly touching moments (...more
This book is basically about friendship. Ambrose writes about friendship in his own life and in the lives of those he has known and discovered in his research of historical events.
I like the references and stories about historical figures: Eisenhower, Patton, Nixon, Crazy Horse, Custer.
I was surprised to find so much of the book written about Ambrose's personal friendships but I found a depth and quality of friendships I personally have not known but I admire.
There is something about the way he...more
I like the references and stories about historical figures: Eisenhower, Patton, Nixon, Crazy Horse, Custer.
I was surprised to find so much of the book written about Ambrose's personal friendships but I found a depth and quality of friendships I personally have not known but I admire.
There is something about the way he...more
I like the idea of this book more than the actual stories or writing style. I originally got it as a gift for a good friend, as a memorial to our friendship. Unfortunately the book is not as engaging as I had hoped. I do appreciate Ambrose's contention that friendships can actually be revisited and become stronger as people get older, after the time requirements of child rearing and ambition have decreased.
It was a really interesting quick read. I love Steven Ambrose books and this was just a fun read on male friendships. I really have had fun talking it over with my husband and delving into the mind of men. I loved pondering my own friendships and the ones I hope to have someday.
I need to add this to my favorites list. Mr. Ambrose makes a strong argument for a man's need for male relationships. It made me realize that I hadn't done enough to foster the male relationships in my life, so I made an effort to start doing that. It's a quick, good read.
This is an author I like and the book was a quick read about friendship. Interesting insight of his personal friendships as well as some historical figures like Eisenhower and Patton, Lewis and Clark, Easy Company in WW II, and others. A good book.
I love this historian and the stories he's compiled. I LOVED the HBO series Band of Brothers that was based on his book. He interviewed these men and gathered stories that have been kept personal or even silent for decades. Learning more and more about WWII has changed my perspective on war entirely.
This is the 3rd book of his that I've read. It is a book on paternal and brotherly relationships. These are also the stories that are less known but which shape history. From reading the 2nd chapter...more
This is the 3rd book of his that I've read. It is a book on paternal and brotherly relationships. These are also the stories that are less known but which shape history. From reading the 2nd chapter...more
Feb 26, 2013
Dayla
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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biography-or-autobriography
A little disappointing, but maybe that is because I am of the female persuasion. Ambrose' book, "Undaunted Courage" is the seminal novel on Lewis and Clark.
A short audiobook, but I didn't listen to all of it. I mostly got the end, which was about his father. That part was very sweet.
Some of this book was solidly okay, but some of it was pretty good. I liked reading about some of the strong friendships of great historical characters.
This is a great look at male friendships. It's short and goes quick. I gave this book as a gift to my groomsmen.
This one really makes you appreciate your guy friends. I love you guys...you know who you are.
Oct 21, 2010
Jim Fitzgerald
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4 of 5 stars
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Very enlightening connection made between leadership and friendships
An interesting look at some of the personal history of the author
A look at friendship in true Ambrose style. A very enjoyable read.
Nov 30, 2009
Bcoghill Coghill
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Very personal but very much appreciated the portion on Eisenhower.
Interest and easy read.
4.6 Rating (Joey)
Good book, great topic that us alpha men rarely talk about. Appreciate the friend that recommended this read.
Steven Ambrose is one of a kind. This is a book about brothers, families and friends and friendships. His most important chapter is the last; about his relationship with his father.
If you have a son, I HIGHLY recommend that you read this and pass it along to him.
If you have a son, I HIGHLY recommend that you read this and pass it along to him.
I enjoyed the stories of the relationships...especially the last chapter in discussing his relationship with this father...
several short stories about friendship. good, quick read.
Listened to this one on a trip. Good car book.
Not Ambrose' best, but a likeable read.
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Stephen Edward Ambrose was an American historian and biographer of U.S. Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon. He received his Ph.D. in 1960 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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