books by Geoffrey C. Ward     books:       The War: An Intimate History, 1941-194559 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Knopf, 2007 Well done! One of the best on war This is one of the best books on the WWII. I love it. It's stripped off the hollyweirdish heroics and thats why this is great. It's real and sticks well. I can't get enough of it. The War and the companion book do make me appreciate the United States and its people's sacrifices during the war. This is a great collection!             Shadow Ball: The History of the Negro Leagues (Baseball the American Epic) Jim O'Connor, Ken Burns, ... Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1994 More than forty outstanding archival photographs, accompanied by a fast-paced, readable text, chronicle the history of the Negro Leagues and profile some of the finest players of the era. TV tie-in.             Closest Companion: The Unknown Story of the Intimate Relationship Between Franklin Roosevelt and Margaret ...4 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward Houghton Mifflin, 1995 An intimate portrait that does not sacrifice dignity Having visited Ms. Suckley's home and the nearby Roosevelt home and library, I felt as though I were along for the ride as I read Daisy's accounts of their picnics and "tea dates" at various sites along the Hudson. In this day of "tell-all" books and seemingly unlimited voyeuristic snooping into Presidential private lives, this book was a pleasant departure from the norm. It also offered new ...             The West: An Illustrated History6 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward Back Bay Books, 2003 Booksbycee Book Review for The West : An Illustrated History The West : An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward, Dayton Duncan has got to be one of the most "Can't put down" type of books I've had the wonderful pleasure of owning, ever! The illustrations, to many to count are of the finest quality I've ever seen in a book not to mention that the editorial choices were perfect. The photos depict the exact expressions that capture those lost moments in ...             Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson19 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward Vintage, 2006 A True Icon in the History of Sports Jack Johnson was no saint, and certainly Geoffrey C. Ward does not defend his vices nor forgive Johnson in his book, "Unforgivable Blackness - The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson". What Ward does do (with great research and writing) is gather details pertaining to periods in leading up to and between what generally is known as Johnson's triumphs and headlines. Furthermore, he does set the scene of ...             Jazz: A History of America's Music25 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Knopf, 2002 Jazz This history of Jazz is not only one of the best reads but with the addition of all the pictures this book is such a great insight to our culture not only for music lovers but all of society. A tuely remarkable book.             Mark Twain: An Illustrated Biography12 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, ... Knopf, 2001 A Treasure This illustrated biography of one of America's most memorable and beloved authors holds quite a few surprises for the unsuspecting reader. Anticipating anecdotes from Mark Twain's life that would portray him as a kind, altruistic, and loving man, I was shocked to learn he was also an irrascible, guilt-ridden, tight-fisted lover of alcohol and cigars who was often looking for ways to get rich. He ...             Baseball: An Illustrated History113 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Knopf, 1996 The best This series was so interesting and so well done that I bought sets for two friend and three of my children. Not only did it cover baseball it covered Americana.             Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony6 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Knopf, 2001 Applause to Ken Burns & Geoffrey Ward! This book is richly woven with details that dive into the true characters of these two beautiful souls. The book gives a truly amazing account of not only Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony, but dives into their lives and characters. The reader obtains a true understanding of these women's motivations, techniques, skills, and contributions, in a brilliant biography with great quotes, ...             The Civil War: An Illustrated History35 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns, ... Knopf, 1990 A great place to start... From the very beginning, I was enthralled with the PBS series by Ken Burns, The Civil War. So why it took me so many years to read The Civil War companion book, I'll never know. Written by Geoffrey Ward with Ric Burns and Ken Burns, it was like discovering lost treasure. The Civil War was a momentous event in the history of our nation, and thousands and thousands of books have been written ...             Kindred Souls5 reviews Edna P. Gurewitsch, Geoffrey C. Ward, 2002 Recommended I "read" this book as a book on tape. If you love Eleanor Roosevelt as most people do, you'll feel you "know" her almost as a friend after reading this book. One story in the book that stands out in my mind is this: Eleanor liked to always be 'on time' when she had an appointment or was going to a play, concert, or outing. Dr. Guerevitch and his wife were going with her to a concert onetime. ...             The West2 reviews Random House Audio, 1996 Wonderful overview of the Western Expansion I have read this title in Hardback and it was wonderful. The personal stories of fate, tradegy and triumph as the European immigrants settle on Native American lands are excellently written. The story actually starts earlier than most would think - in the 1600s as the Spanish explore what is now New Mexico and Texas, and there are some misunderstandings between them and the Native Americans. ...             The Best American Essays 1996 (Best American Essays)5 reviews Houghton Mifflin, 1996 A collection of brilliance -- the best art form Being of a younger generation, my acquaintances are generally surprised to find me reading a collection of essays. This provides me with a golden opportunity to share the wealth I have found in this book. Not only have the essayists here provoked thought and surprising emotion from me, but this art has pushed me in a new direction. Witnessing all of the unexpected beauty pouring from this ...             Black Bird Fly Away: Disabled in an Able-Bodied World2 reviews Hugh Gregory Gallagher, Geoffrey C. Ward Vandamere Press, 1998 Gallagher's polio battles, losses and victories. From Jack Trombadore Book Reviews New Jersey Polio Network NEWSLETTER, Fall, 1998. In this collection of essays, journals, writings and personal recollections spanning almost half a century, Hugh Gallagher courageously reveals himself in a compelling autobiography as both protagonist and antagonist in a drama with countless scenes in three acts. Throughout the first two acts he ...             A First-Class Temperament: The Emergence of Franklin Roosevelt4 reviews Geoffrey C. Ward Harpercollins, 1992 A tour de force of research-- eye-opening! Since I was about nine years old back in the 1960s, Franklin Delano Roosevelt has been my favorite U.S. president. My mother, who grew up poor in the Great Depression, is probably responsible for this. She bought me a kiddie biography about FDR which I devoured many times over. She also encouraged my interest in Eleanor Roosevelt, whose life I relived through another kiddie biography. 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