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Synopsis
"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."
In this magnificent testament to a nation and her people, Tom Brokaw brings to life the extraordinary stories of a generation that gave new meaning to courage, sacrifice, honor.
From military heroes to community leaders to ordinary Americans, he profiles men and women who served their country with valor, then came home and transformed America: Senator Daniel Inouye, decorated at the front, fighting prejudice at home; Martha Putney, one of the first black women to serve in the newly formed WACs; Charles Van Gorder, a doctor who set up a MASH-like medical facility in the middle of battle, then came home to open a small clinic in his hometown; Navy pilot George Bush, assigned to read the mail of the enlisted men under him, who says that in doing so "I learned about life." And there are more, all seasoned by a time of tragedy and triumph.
To this generation who gave so much and asked so little, Brokaw offers eloquent tribute in true stories of everyday heroes in extraordinary times.
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Review
" A moving scrapbook...a tribute to the members of the World War II generation to whom we Americans and the world owe so much."
-- "The New York Times Book Review"
" Full of wonderful, wrenching tales of a generation of heroes. Tom Brokaw reminds us of what we are capable of as a people. An inspiring read for those who wish their spirits lifted."
-- General Colin L. Powell (ret.)
" Entirely compelling."
-- "The Wall Street Journal"
" Written with love and grace ... a book I will keep forever on my shelves."
-- Frank McCourt, author of 'Tis
" Heartfelt ... A sweeping tribute to Americans who saved the world. It offers welcome inspiration."
-- "The Washington Times"
Don't miss the heartwarming New York Times bestseller that gives voice to The Greatest Generation:
The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections
Coming in July 2001 from Dell
"A moving scrapbook...a tribute to the members of the World War II generation to whom we Americans and the world owe so much."
-- The New York Times Book Review
-- General Colin L. Powell (ret.) "Entirely compelling."
-- The Wall Street Journal "Written with love and grace ... a book I will keep forever on my shelves."
-- Frank McCourt, author of 'Tis "Heartfelt ... A sweeping tribute to Americans who saved the world. It offers welcome inspiration."
-- The Washington Times Don't miss the heartwarming New York Times bestseller that gives voice to The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections
Coming in July 2001 from Dell
From the Author
My Generation
I believe the protocal of the process of the metabolismicmatic function of my writing of the best novel that exists in today's society revolves around the premesis of my intuition and my imagionationistical brain which functions well when dealing with issues similar to the ones represented in this quite perplexing and somewhat meticulous and boring topic or thesis that occupies the body of this epic book, which will be the foundation for many many many more criticisms to come.
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The Greatest Generation
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc, 2001
ISBN 10: 0385334621
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 3 CDs / 4 hoursRead by the Author, Tom BrokawAlso available on cassette In this superb audiobook, Tom Brokaw goes out into America to tell - through the stories of individual men and women - the story of a generation, American's citizen heroes and heroines who came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to bud modern America. They won the war; they saved the world. They can home to joyous and short-lived celebrations and immediately began the task of rebuilding their lives and the world they wanted. They married in record numbers and gave birth to another distinctive generation, The Baby Boomers. A grateful nation made it possible for more of them to attend college than any society had ever educated anywhere. They have the world new science, literature, art, industry, and economic strength unparalleled in the long curve of history. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values - duty, honor, economy courage, service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. I am in awe of them, these men and women who have given us the world we have today. I feel privileged to have been witness to their stories. A I came to know many of them I became more and more moved by their everyday excellence - and more and more convinced that this is the greatest generation in our country's history. - Tom Brokaw. Seller Inventory # 00092918495
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The Greatest Generation
Published by
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc, 2001
ISBN 10: 0385334621
ISBN 13: 9780385334624
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 3 CDs / 4 hoursRead by the Author, Tom BrokawAlso available on cassette In this superb audiobook, Tom Brokaw goes out into America to tell - through the stories of individual men and women - the story of a generation, American's citizen heroes and heroines who came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to bud modern America. They won the war; they saved the world. They can home to joyous and short-lived celebrations and immediately began the task of rebuilding their lives and the world they wanted. They married in record numbers and gave birth to another distinctive generation, The Baby Boomers. A grateful nation made it possible for more of them to attend college than any society had ever educated anywhere. They have the world new science, literature, art, industry, and economic strength unparalleled in the long curve of history. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values - duty, honor, economy courage, service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. I am in awe of them, these men and women who have given us the world we have today. I feel privileged to have been witness to their stories. A I came to know many of them I became more and more moved by their everyday excellence - and more and more convinced that this is the greatest generation in our country's history. - Tom Brokaw. Seller Inventory # 00109578391
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The Greatest Generation
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc, 2001
ISBN 10: 0385334621
ISBN 13: 9780385334624
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. 3 CDs / 4 hoursRead by the Author, Tom BrokawAlso available on cassette In this superb audiobook, Tom Brokaw goes out into America to tell - through the stories of individual men and women - the story of a generation, American's citizen heroes and heroines who came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to bud modern America. They won the war; they saved the world. They can home to joyous and short-lived celebrations and immediately began the task of rebuilding their lives and the world they wanted. They married in record numbers and gave birth to another distinctive generation, The Baby Boomers. A grateful nation made it possible for more of them to attend college than any society had ever educated anywhere. They have the world new science, literature, art, industry, and economic strength unparalleled in the long curve of history. This generation was united not only by a common purpose, but also by common values - duty, honor, economy courage, service, love of family and country, and, above all, responsibility for oneself. I am in awe of them, these men and women who have given us the world we have today. I feel privileged to have been witness to their stories. A I came to know many of them I became more and more moved by their everyday excellence - and more and more convinced that this is the greatest generation in our country's history. - Tom Brokaw. Seller Inventory # 00093495614
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