I have read almost all of Lynne Olson’s World War II era nonfiction books. Although I have my favorites, Citizens of London and Troublesome Young Men, they are all excellent. Her latest, Madam Fourcade’s Secret War, is a welcome addition to the lineup. It may not topple my current favorites, but ... [Continue Reading]
Citizens of London by Lynne Olson
Citizens of London is an account of the relationship between the Americans and British during WWII with an emphasis on the men who cultivated the alliance prior to the US’s official entry into the war. The most influential of these men were the charismatic Edward R. Murrow, head of CBS News in ... [Continue Reading]
Book Shopping in NYC
When in NYC last month, I visited my new favorite bookstore, Crawford Doyle. In addition to the usual bestsellers, CD offers a carefully curated selection of books not readily found at Costco or B&N. I scooped up the following four books immediately! Foreign Bodies by Cynthia ... [Continue Reading]
Troublesome Young Men by Lynne Olson
In hindsight, Winston Churchill’s election to Prime Minister in May 1940 looks inevitable. In fact, as Lynne Olson brilliantly describes in her book Troublesome Young Men, Churchill's election was no sure thing. For two years, a band of renegade Tory MPs had been clamoring for the resignation of ... [Continue Reading]