The Autobiography of Harry S. Truman

by Harry Truman and Robert H. Ferrell

Book Overview

The Autobiography of Harry S. Truman is a compilation of autobiographical writings composed by Truman between 1934 and 1972. Taken directly from his own manuscript material, the volume presents the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826214452
• ISBN13: 9780826214454
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Autobiography of HST

Very infomative. Too short, but about the right amount of depth. Showed some of his political shaping.

Give 'em hell, Harry

I never did give anybody hell. I just gave them the truth and they thought it was hell. That's my favorite quote of Harry S Truman and has nothing to do with this book, except one thing. As you read through this left-handed autobiography, the quote pretty much sums up this great man's efforts during his long tenure of a political career. There is an involvement throughout the book that says that he tried his best for the people, his people... and who can ask more from a representative of the people? This book is a compilation of letters, writings, scribblings and other noteworthy sources rather than a sit-down writing from the man to the public, which is well put together and gives the reader a strangely consistent look into the mind-set of a great man.

the autobiography of Harry Truman

This book is an excellent example of why Harry Truman is the all-time greatest underdog. He came from simple roots and through sheer will and determination, he made some of the most significant changes to the United Staes and the world. Well-written and entertaining.