Melanie's review
The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw
my friend Joyce loaned me this book and I am having a hard time putting it down.. I have always been interested in WWII and this book allows a glimpse into the lives of the men and women who eagerly served their country either here or abroad. one thing I find so entrancing are the individual life stories. It starts with where they were in their lives when the war was raging, what was going on in our country at that time and before, how they participated and what happened to them after the war was over. I also learned alot about the womens roles in society and in the war effort.
and I think it explains the thinking of that generation during the 60's. How they were raised during some very difficult times. It isn't surprising that so many were ready to supp port and defend this country. They had all ready been doing that to help support their families.
Tom Brokaw is a great writer who puts you in the moment of their lives.
and I think it explains the thinking of that generation during the 60's. How they were raised during some very difficult times. It isn't surprising that so many were ready to supp port and defend this country. They had all ready been doing that to help support their families.
Tom Brokaw is a great writer who puts you in the moment of their lives.
I'll have to add that to my "to read" list...if I can find it in English in Japan! Ha! Sounds like a great book.
