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I really liked this book - just like listening to one of Andy's commentaries on 60 minutes, but longer and more detailed. I was impressed that he wrote it many years after his experiences, allowing much time for reflection. Andy has a very comfortable writing style, almost conversational. I was able to finish the book in 1 day; partly due to the interesting writing style but mostly because it was just so fascinating a read.
I enjoyed the personal accounts of the war that Andy Rooney writes about. Very interesting to hear about travel, weather conditions, etc during that time period with the limitations during the second world war. I also thought Rooneys insights on the personalities of MacArthur, Patton and Eisenhower were interesting, along with the personal accounts of Ernest Hemingway. Pretty neat to hear from someone who knew them and spoke with them.
Loved it! My favorite curmudgeon!
Andy Rooney was drafted in July, 194l. After training, he was assigned to The Stars and Stripes newspaper as a reporter. He was assigned first to bomber groups in England. After D-Day, he followed infantry and artillery divisions through France into Germany. Rooney is not shy about giving his opinions of what he saw and experienced. I liked this about the book, but occasionally the book was disjointed in spots. But definitely worth a read as he gives an up close and personal look at World War II.
Wonderful compasionate first-hand vew of the men and women who fought and died in WWII!
a totally different view of WWII; now I know why Andy is on 60 min.
