Tom Brokaw

Redefines the tumultuous 1960s, a decade that saw the rise of the rebellious children of the greatest generation, to reveal how American social, political, economic, and cultural institutions were transformed by an era of dramatic change.

Voices of the Sixties : Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today

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Jeni Enjaian

If goodreads allowed half stars this book would earn a 3.5 rating, slightly above average.

Many years ago I read Brokaw's "Greatest Generation" and thoroughly enjoyed his work. Since then I have read a couple other of his books and added this book to my to-read list. 

The primary reason, for me, that this book did not earn four stars was Brokaw's organization. At the beginning of the book I saw clearly that each section concerned a particular theme of the Sixties. After a while, I no longer quickly understood what Brokaw's uniting factor for the various profiles was. Part of that may have been my fault as I quickly turned past the pages marking the division of sections without pausing to actually read the words on those pages. However, I think the distinctions between sections became a bit muddled at the end.

Apart from the above criticism, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Brokaw brings a relatable, conversational style to the narrative, a style honed by decades as a news reporter and anchor. I learned quite a lot about this controversial and often misunderstood era and definitely recommend this book.

Boom! Voices of the Sixties : Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today

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