books by Tom Brokaw     books:       Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition2 reviews Tom Butler Earth Aware Editions, 2010 Spectacularly beautiful! Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition Not only does this book present spectacularly beautiful images of forty unique "wild places" in the world, but it also features the individuals who dedicated themselves to saving these rare places. Whether you buy the book strictly for the beautiful images of these special natural places, or for the fascinating stories of how individuals can ...             Big Sky Cooking13 reviews Meredith Auld Brokaw, Ellen Wright Artisan, 2006 Big Sky Cooking Beautifully done. Pictures magnificent. Recipes unique. I gave this book as a gift to a friend who grew up in Montana... she was thrilled!!!!             The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections46 reviews Tom Brokaw Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005 Responses from the "Greatest Generation" In this follow-up to "The Greatest Generation," the members and children of the generation that came of age during World War II describe their experiences, in their own words. This is a first-hand look at the hardships faced and overcome by these individuals, as well as the impact these experiences had on them and their children. Many of these letters were written during the war, and are ...             The Greatest Generation5 reviews Brokaw Tom Random House, 1998 Stars in Our Windows The theme throughout the book is that the generation of Americans that participated in World War II rarely talk about it. My father might have been one of Tom Brokaw's examples. While I was regaled with tales of self-reliance and want during a depression, he almost never spoke about his experience in the African campaign, or the wound that nearly cost him a leg. The author made it a point of ...             Boom!: Talking About the Sixties: What Happened, How It Shaped Today, Lessons for Tomorrow101 reviews Tom Brokaw Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2008 It's a 688 page tome, opus & a statement about a generation. I'd read some, set it aside, read some etc. Not exactly a page turner. But over all accessible & I got through it & it's pretty good. Tom Brokaw was not a participant, merely an observer with a very good job at NBC news. The years are the 60's, roughly defined from JFK's assassination in 63 to Nixon resignation in 74. The story is largely told though the lives of many participants, ...             The Corporal Was a Pitcher: The Courage of Lou Brissie9 reviews Ira Berkow, Foreword by Tom Brokaw Triumph Books, 2009 A MUST read Anyone interested in: -baseball -courage -world war 2 must read this book. Lou Bressie is an example for all of us. I didn't knew the guy before I picked up the book, and now he's a role model for me. What Lou overcame, what he did for others, the example he set, his life story is worth reading. I don't want to say too much, but I could not urge you enough to pick up the book and ...             G-Dog and the Homeboys: Father Greg Boyle and the Gangs of East Los Angeles12 reviews Celeste Fremon University of New Mexico Press, 2008 Simple, straightforward story about one of the saints among us This book is quite unlike any other that I have read on crime or gangs, both in style and in substance. The style is very simple. Fremon makes no attempt to be objective. She makes no effort to put the story into any larger context. She does not come across like a professional writer of any kind. Her ego is absent from the work. Instead, she tells a story, a simple, moving story. The ...             Poorer Richard's America: What Would Ben Say? Tom Blair Skyhorse Publishing, 2010 What would Ben Franklin say if he could see us today? For decades, Benjamin Franklin?s Poor Richard?s Almanack provided sage advice and commentary on eighteenth-century America. Now, a modern businessman reflects?writing as Benjamin Franklin?on what America has become. Federal and personal debt are ballooning beyond sustainable levels. Our futures are being jeopardized. Partisan bickering and the entrenched powers of special ...             The Greatest Generation Collection485 reviews Tom Brokaw Random House, 2004 Wrong Tom: What about the parents of the greatest generation. Great book. But by definition success in adulthood requires raising successful children. The proclaimed Greatest Generation was raised by the truly greatest generation--their parents. They deserve the title. The ones who raised some fairly large families in very difficult times requiring tremendous faith, perseverance and sharing. Growing up in the Great Depression--from those whom I know--was ...             Bill France Jr.: The Man Who Made Nascar1 review H.A. Branham With Foreword By Tom Brokaw Triumph Books, 2010 Bill France, JR. The Man Who Made NASCAR This is an excellent book if you;re a NASCAR fan. The book is not only about Bill, Jr. There are chapters on his entire family. And Chapters on Daytona and Talladega. It is a complete look at Bill, Jr, his personal side and business side. I recommend this book to all NASCAR fans.             Be the Change! Change the World. Change Yourself.5 reviews Hundreds of Heads Hundreds of Heads Books, 2006 An Inspiring Call to Action Living in an age with 24/7 coverage of disasters, wars and generally depressing news could easily be a recipe for national learned helplessness. I'm reading "Be the Change" and am reminded page after page, one uplifting story after another, that I'm surrounded everyday by amazing people who are keeping hope within easy reach whenever it's needed. From the household wisdom of countless community ...             Galen Rowell: A Retrospective21 reviews Sierra Club Books, 2008 At the age of 62, Rowell left behind a body of work that deserves to be memorialized in a compendium Galen Rowell was a master photographer who utilized natural phenomena ranging from sunsets to the northern lights to produce truly memorable and artistic images that rose to museum quality standards of excellence. Dying in an accident at the age of 62, Rowell left behind a body of work that deserves to be memorialized in a compendium that will inspire future generations of what can be done to ...             An Album of Memories: Personal Histories from the Greatest Generation12 reviews Tom Brokaw Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002 Trenchant, poignant, touching! Being a baby boomer, I have not truly experienced war, albeit was born during WWII and have never failed to be impressed by its stories of bravery, of sacrifice, of unrelenting determination to pursue the glory that awaits those WWII heroes who have not died in vain, for all of us, and for our country. I have only read the book reviews but I feel that I have read the entire book. I also fully ...             The Life of Meaning: Reflections on Faith, Doubt, and Repairing the World7 reviews Bob Abernethy, William Bole Seven Stories Press, 2008 Thoughtful and Engaging An inspiring collection of 59 essays to help us make sense of the chaotic and painful world we live in. It is spiritual but not preachy, a book that I can pick up, read a passage, reflect upon, and feel better. I particularly liked the essay devoted to Desmond Tutu entitled "Redeeming The Devil". Profound stuff.             A Long Way from Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland in the Forties and Fifties26 reviews Tom Brokaw Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003 Getting To Know Tom A wonderful, informative, interesting and honest look at the making up of Tom Brokaw. I felt as if I was there watching him and looking around at the scope of the land that was his home. I was amused at his smug self confidence of his youth, sort of reminded me of myself! Totally enjoyable account of his growing up years.             Blue Dog Man10 reviews George Rodrigue, Tom Brokaw Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1999 COLOR THIS THE CAT'S MEOW Teach an old dog new tricks? Absolutely, provided the pooch in question is Blue Dog, that colorful canine spawned from the mind of Cajun artist George Rodrigue. (For those no up to their four-legged friends fodder, the cobalt canine with the yellow eyes is based on three of the artist's now-dead dogs, and was first immortalized on slick papers back in 1994.) Who says a sleeping dog must lie? This ...             Operation Iraqi Freedom: The Insider Story7 reviews NBC Enterprises Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003 Above the fray NBC has done an exceptional job documenting the imbeds' experience in Iraq. Not only was this war covered more comprehensively than any other, but the reporters' experiences add a depth of human emotion so often lacking in the dry stand up reports from a briefing room. But their story is just one part of a beautifully produced book and DVD. This book is filled with stunning pictures of "shock ...             The Greatest Generation (Hardcover) Tom Brokaw (Author), 1998             Eddie Adams: Vietnam4 reviews Umbrage Editions, 2008 This is an amazing book! Words can't accurately describe how happy we are to receive this long awaited book. My wife's family, story and some amazing photographs of their dangerous escape from Vietnam in a tiny 30' boat are represented in it's pages. Whether you are a history buff, have an interest in photojournalism, or are just a casual book reader there is something for everyone within its pages. My wife's family ...             Reset: How This Crisis Can Restore Our Values and Renew America12 reviews Kurt Andersen Random House, 2009 It's Our Turn So why am I excited that it's our turn to run the world? And by `us' and `our' I refer to what most people refer to as Generation Y. Those of us born around or after 1980. "The baby boomers were historically fortunate: they missed the Great Depression and World War II, and although they grew up with the hideous ambient hum of potential nuclear Armageddon, until they reached middle age, only ...              search for books america, american, angeles, collection, corporal, courage, fifties, freedom, generation, greatest, growing, happened, hardcover, heartland, histories, homeboys, insider, memories, operation, personal, philanthropy, reflections, repairing, retrospective, richard, tomorrow, tradition, vietnam, wildlands, yourself books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream: Sweet Seasonal Recipes for Ice Creams, ... home  impressum - about us