Reviews

Brave Companions: Portraits in History by David McCullough

apcofsky's review against another edition

4.0

I particularly enjoyed the pieces about the Brooklyn Bridge, Miriam Rothschild, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Harry Caudill. McCullough has a wonderful way of telling their stories and making the people seem so real.

mikecross's review against another edition

4.0

Exceptional story telling! Never gets boring and gives you real insight into historical figures.

twofistededitor's review

Great men of history, whitewashed.

jodiboe's review against another edition

5.0

This book of short historical stories is incredible. I am so happy I read it. Everyone should read it.

mhuberty03's review

hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

My uncle made me read this book while I’m visiting him in DC. I thought it was interesting. The author talked about how  historical successes really need to be talked about more because then people believe they can make change. It was a good book.

mychaelann's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this collection of essays written for magazines and speechs by McCullough on various people & places. I have a much greater appreication for the Brooklyn Bridge, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and David Plowden to name a few. I really love his books.

justellie's review

slow-paced

4.0

janbooks's review against another edition

4.0

I wasn't sure this book would hold my attention,but was I wrong. I find myself thinking of these stories throughout the day. You can tell Mr.McCullough truly loves history,and has such a way of telling a story. I learned so much, painlessly!

sonia921's review

4.0

Would be a good book to pick up and read a bit then put down.

mjeaton's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0