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Title: The Wit & Wisdom of Harry Truman: A Treasury of Quotations, Anecdotes, and Observations by Harry S. Truman, Ralph Keyes ISBN: 0-517-19459-7 Publisher: Gramercy Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Nice introduction to Truman
Comment: This is not a full-scale biography of Harry Truman, but it would serve as a fabulous introduction to him. This is a short book, but contains a wealth of personal anecdotes, quotes and compilations from Truman's private conversations and letters. It's so refreshing to reflect upon Truman, a politician who almost always said what he thought and did what he thought best. There was no posturing with him, no p.r. campaigns, no manipulating the media. Every morning he would take his 2 mile stroll (at a clip of 15 minutes per mile, not bad for a man over 60), and the press would be running after him, hoping for a quote for the morning paper.
Also included in the book is information on Truman's close relationship with this anchor, Bess, as well as their daughter, Margaret. The famous episode where Truman attacked a columnist for ridiculing Margaret's singing voice is included. If you're unfamiliar with this, it will definitely make you laugh! Truman was rough around the edges, yet a highly skilled and intelligent man; he was well-read, articulate in a plain sort of way and an astute judge of character. His opinions on Ike and MacArthur justify the purchase of this book. Enjoy!
Rating: 4
Summary: Very Good Insights
Comment: This book was an excellent insight into the President who never lost sight of the fact that he was nothing more than a common man. Refreshing attitudes that we do not seem to see in politicians today. In his own words, on many subjects, and shooting from the hip his words provide a greater understanding to what Harry Truman was made of. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to know more about Harry Truman or anyone who has an interest in U.S. history.
Rating: 5
Summary: An entertaining and informative overview of Truman.
Comment: This collection of quotes, letters, and anecdotes gives the reader a comphrehensive overview of Truman's life as well as insight into the kind of man he truly was. This book allows the reader to feel connected to Truman in a way a biography can not.
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Title: The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Treasury of Quotations, Anecdotes, and Observations by Abraham Lincoln, James C. Humes ISBN: 0517207192 Publisher: Gramercy Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill by James C. Humes, Richard M. Nixon ISBN: 0060925779 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 25 January, 1995 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin by James C. Humes, Benjamin Franklin ISBN: 0517163454 Publisher: Gramercy Books Pub. Date: 17 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions) by Mark Twain ISBN: 0486406644 Publisher: Dover Publications Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $1.00 |
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Title: Truman by David McCullough ISBN: 0671869205 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 14 June, 1993 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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