The Wit & Wisdom of Harry Truman

by Ralph Keyes

Book Overview

The words of a politician who knew his own mind and wasn't afraid to speak it, this volume truly captures the sprit of "Give 'em Hell" Harry, with the excerpts of letters, speeches, diary entries,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517194597
• ISBN13: 9780517194591
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Gramercy
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.8" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Truth in high office

The author captures the essence of the man.A must read for anybody fed up with superficial politicans.

Nice introduction to Truman

This is not a full-scale biography of Harry Truman, but it would serve as a fabulous introduction to him. This is a short book, but contains a wealth of personal anecdotes, quotes and compilations from Truman's private conversations and letters. It's so refreshing to reflect upon Truman, a politician who almost always said what he thought and did what he thought best. There was no posturing with him, no p.r. campaigns, no manipulating the media. Every morning he would take his 2 mile stroll (at a clip of 15 minutes per mile, not bad for a man over 60), and the press would be running after him, hoping for a quote for the morning paper.Also included in the book is information on Truman's close relationship with this anchor, Bess, as well as their daughter, Margaret. The famous episode where Truman attacked a columnist for ridiculing Margaret's singing voice is included. If you're unfamiliar with this, it will definitely make you laugh! Truman was rough around the edges, yet a highly skilled and intelligent man; he was well-read, articulate in a plain sort of way and an astute judge of character. His opinions on Ike and MacArthur justify the purchase of this book. Enjoy!

Very Good Insights

This book was an excellent insight into the President who never lost sight of the fact that he was nothing more than a common man. Refreshing attitudes that we do not seem to see in politicians today. In his own words, on many subjects, and shooting from the hip his words provide a greater understanding to what Harry Truman was made of. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to know more about Harry Truman or anyone who has an interest in U.S. history.

An entertaining and informative overview of Truman.

This collection of quotes, letters, and anecdotes gives the reader a comphrehensive overview of Truman's life as well as insight into the kind of man he truly was. This book allows the reader to feel connected to Truman in a way a biography can not.

An entertaining and insightful view of Truman

This is a wonderful collection of quotes, letters, and anecdotes which together give the reader a quick view of Truman's life as well as a mental picture of the man from many different instances and viewpoints. This book, because of its clear depiction of Truman's character, makes the reader feel connected to Truman in a way that a biography perhaps does not.