Simon & Schuster Truman

very pleased

GREAT BOOK - keep forever!

Mr. McCullough outdid himself with this extremely well-researched book about our 33rd president. Many books have been written about Truman, his life and his presidency, but I believe you'll be hard pressed to find a better story than the one David McCullough has written.

A friend of mine loaned me this book on cassette tapes years ago and I never forgot David McCullough's voice or the impact the story of Truman's life had on our American history. I wanted to hear the story again, so I took the opportunity to purchase the book on CD and add to my audio collection. I like McCullough's voice and his ability as a historical writer to bring American history to life.

An excellent audio-book, which probably did not suffer much from abridgment. I especially appreciated McCullough's recounting of the considerations that went into the decision to drop the A-bomb on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki. Those who see this as a crime against humanity need to take those considerations into account. At times, though, I did wish the author had devoted more discussion to the inner man. For example, Truman's lifelong involvement in the Baptist tradition and in Bible study does not seem to be given its due. Still, a very fine audio-book, which I recommend.