My sister slept with the light on until she was 27. She rightfully blames me. I would leap out of closets with my hands made into claws. I would...
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I find this to be a very good book depicting the difficulties associated with Harry Truman taking over the presidency during the most challenging of times. With Franklin Roosevelt passing away in the midst of WW II, having to make a decision about dropping the bombs on Japan, and beinc the president of the USA with minimal political experience, Truman came through. He demonstrated great courage and made decisions during a very difficult time. One learns a lot about Truman.
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Truman by David McCullough
CAJIC, January 2, 2010
I find this to be a very good book depicting the difficulties associated with Harry Truman taking over the presidency during the most challenging of times. With Franklin Roosevelt passing away in the midst of WW II, having to make a decision about dropping the bombs on Japan, and beinc the president of the USA with minimal political experience, Truman came through. He demonstrated great courage and made decisions during a very difficult time. One learns a lot about Truman.(1 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)