Rated of 5
by Mark B.
I, like many other students, had to read this book for my 11th grade U.S. History class. At first glance the book seemed big and boring, but after reading the first section, I was hooked. The book really could have been put together by anyone, because it is compiled of stories from WW2 vets, but even so, I rate this book 5 out of 5. I always knew that sacrifice was present in WW2 but I had no idea what this generation was put through. I now have amazing respect for the WW2 generation. I also think that they are the greatest generation, so far. I know that if my generation were put through a WW2 type of war, we would step up to the challenge. God bless America!
Rated of 5
by Owen S.
It seems apparent to me that the literary world is scared to death of criticizing a book about the so-called, "Greatest Generation." The book really isn't that good. Brokaw's arguments are irrelevent and at times, asinine. Of course the country banded together in the face of fascism, just as we came together in the aftermath of 9/11. I would never take anything away from the men and women who served in WWII, but to claim that they are the "greatest generation" is simply insulting to anyone between 18 and 45. One must remember that America didn't even join the war until we ourselves were attacked, and even then we waited for Germany to declare war on us. But I digress. In conclusion, Brokaw's collection of interesting anectodes amounts to no more than that: a collection of interesting anecdotes, not a substantioal literary work.
Rated of 5
by Kara
My whole high school is reading this book. On the first day when they gave them to us, I looked around the room, saw eye rolls, mock snores, and heavy sighs. But after reading the first few pages, there was silence. By the end of the year, we will have read the whole book. My high school is brand new, and in it's first year it has achieved what centuries of detention could not: respect. Our designated charity of the school year is to raise enough to make a sizable contribution to the effort to build a memorial in the capitol commemorating those Tom Brokaw wrote about.
Rated of 5
by Kristen Halford
I had to read the book for history class. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well written and interesting. I agree with Mr. Brokaw to some extent, but I do believe that each generation has its strengths and downfalls and it's hard to give such a definitive title to a single generation. I am very grateful to WWII veterans for maintaining freedom in the world. However, I think that if another crisis of the magnitude of WWII were to occur today, my generation would be able to pull together and face the challenge. Look at how the country pulled todether after 9/11, in mourning and patriotism. Many poeople I knew flew to NYC to help in the clean up. Americans raised money for the victims' families. For the past year, Americans have contributed and sacrificed many things, including the boys over in Afghanistan.
Rated of 5
by Kurtis E. Burcume
This book will make you proud to be an american. It really makes you think of what life was once like and how things have changed. The many "heroes" who are discussed in this book also makes you come to the realization that one man, or women can make a differance. I must say that I am very impressed with the style in which Brokaw wrote the book which is centered mostly on ordinary people. The Greatest Generation should be made mandatory reading for all American history classes across the nation. Thank you.
Rated of 5
by Sam Ang
I'm from Singapore and I've enjoyed reading the book The Greatest Generation. I've a lot of empathy for the tragedies, hardships and losses that those people went through during the war. I've read about the holocaust, including recently Steven Spielberg's The Last Days. Eye witness stories like these teach us how to appreciate the fact that we are a lucky generation to enjoy the peace that so many had fought and died for. Sam Ang, S'poreText
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