The Greatest Generation (Abridged) Audiobook

" a very interesting window into the lives of some of the folks who came of age during WW2. i found this book to be incredibly moving and inspiring. it was also challenging, in a lot of ways, to examine the values of a generation past and see what it might be important to hold on to. highly recommend this book. "

" I believe my Mom & Dad are from the "Greatest Generation" and although their stories aren't in here and they are the stereotypical parents of the baby-boomers, they fit the bill in terms of what this book describes as hearty, resourceful, reserved and committed role-models. "

" I enjoyed the stories, but the writing is not good. "

" Great stories from my parents generation. My generation and my children's generation should read this and maybe learn it isn't always about "me". "

" the book hails people like caspar weinberger. "

" Good to read from a historical view. "

" I really liked reading this and understanding my parent's generation and what they experienced. Made me much more cognizant of how their life has been framed based on their experiences. "

" Inspiring accounts from the Depression/World World II generation. "

" I loved this book. It made me want to go start a conversation with my grandparents. "

" Their stories are heart warming and inspiring. "

" I'm not very well-read in nonfiction yet (I'm a teenager), but I thought this was a very moving, persuasive book of anecdotes. I can see why Brokaw calls them the "greatest generation." "

" If you have not read this, please do.... put into the perspective of our Grandparents and the WWII generation - their struggles, faith, and CHARACTER "

" Good but not as much as it was built up to be. Still, it reminds me of the sacrifices of my grandparents generation. "

" Incrediable!!! Made love my grandparents all the more. "

" I liked this book so so so much. It was touching to hear the stories that these brave people went through. It is too hard for my granparents to talk about, so this was a good insight for me. What respect I have for this generation! "

" I liked this book, but felt it was weakened by its use of stories of celebrities/politicans. I thought it would have been stronger if it just focused on people none of us had heard of. "

" This was an interesting book, and a great way to better understand what our relatives went through in the past. "

" This is one of the most amazing books I have read. I learned so much and became more appreciative of all of the people who have served for us. Thanks to all of you! "

" Every generation following the one outlined in this book should hang their heads in shame. "

" Gave me a new appreciation for my parents generation. "

" this book was seven kinds of interesting. "

" History lesson like no other "

" Excellent reminder of where we came from and where we could end up. "

" Great true stories from the generation. "

" I really enjoyed this book as it gave me a better sense of the world war II generation. I wouldn't say that Tom Brokaw is the best writer, but he is good at giving you a sense of the everyday heros of the times. "

" Great stories from a generation that shaped this country for the better "

" When this came out, Dad gave a copy to almost everyone he knew! "

" Read this during my "Proud to be in the military" phase, hahaha! "

" very facinating collection of tales. if you enjoy WWII history or personal acccounts of events, i highly recommend "

" Great stories. Really appreciate all that the generation did for us. If you don’t know much about the greatest generation, read the Greatest Generation. "

" Excellent - readable - the reason to interview our elders! "