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jderv's review against another edition
5.0
better than both Washington and Hamilton by Chernow... primarily due to the title subject... while he excels during the War and as President, you feel a real empathy for Grant throughout his life in his naiviete toward people whom he considers friends... only to be betrayed time and again. This is a great bio!
alisonjfields's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic. Chernow is maybe my favorite living biographer.
krobart's review against another edition
5.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/review-1491-grant/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/review-1491-grant/
wearsteel's review against another edition
5.0
Required Reading
While many may provide critique of writing style. Or analysis of the facts that make up a view of the life encapsulated within. It should not be missed as to the stretch of time and the great warmth, humanity and humour afforded by this towering work. Take from it what you want. But I like U S Grant and this book through up and downs positive and negative affirms that I like U S Grant.
Read it. Live with it. I wholeheartedly recommend this book and the life found within.
While many may provide critique of writing style. Or analysis of the facts that make up a view of the life encapsulated within. It should not be missed as to the stretch of time and the great warmth, humanity and humour afforded by this towering work. Take from it what you want. But I like U S Grant and this book through up and downs positive and negative affirms that I like U S Grant.
Read it. Live with it. I wholeheartedly recommend this book and the life found within.
patriotmike's review against another edition
2.0
If it was half as long it would have been twice as good.
tomrrandall's review against another edition
5.0
A little too apologetic for Grant's (few) failures with Reconstruction and Native American policies, but otherwise as good as advertised.
marysasala's review against another edition
5.0
Ron Chernow is the best biographer I've ever read. His look at Grant does not disappoint. Grant is a man I've read about a lot in military histories, this personal look dispels many myths and vaults the man back to his rightful place in American history. Yes, he militarily saved the Union. But as president he was a huge supporter of new black citizens and allowing the opportunity to thrive. Did his dreams and goals die after he left offixe, yes. But while he held the helm the country experienced integration.
Chernow gives you such a personal loom at the historical characters. You really feel like you know what sitting and eating dinner would be like with his subjects. Yet he does not shy away from their faults.
This book is long but 100 percent worth it.
Chernow gives you such a personal loom at the historical characters. You really feel like you know what sitting and eating dinner would be like with his subjects. Yet he does not shy away from their faults.
This book is long but 100 percent worth it.