reviews-truman

3 stars  Useful for Truman fans I read the book of Truman quotations in a couple of hours. The author was very selective, focusing on the Give’em hell, Harry one-liners and sound-bites. Truman had a charming sense of humor and a unique manner of expressing himself. If that’s what you are looking for, this is …

4 stars  Very Good Insights 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 …

4 stars  Nice introduction to Truman 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 …

5 stars  An entertaining and informative overview of Truman. This collection of quotes, letters, and anecdotes gives the reader a comprehensive 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. “liw” …

5 stars  An entertaining and insightful view of Truman This is a wonderful collection of quotes, letters, and anecdotes which together give the reader a quick view of Truman’s life as well as a mental picture of the man from many different instances and viewpoints. This book, because of its clear depiction of Truman’s character, …

5 stars  Truth in high office The author captures the essence of the man.  A must read for anybody fed up with superficial politicans. Brysonmacdonald “caperbayboy” (Charlottetown PEI)