Where Were You When?: 180 Unforgettable Moments in Living History

by Ian Harrison and Ian Harrinson

Book Overview

Take a trip back through six decades of pivotal events and reliveathrough the reflections of people who were there plus over 200 reminiscent photosathe moments when history was being made. Where Were... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076210838X
• ISBN13: 9780762108381
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.2" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Where Were You When?

I would recommend this book for anyone over 50 -- it is the greatest collection of events since the 19th century, reminding us of the first walk on the moon, Berlin wall, etc. Great way to relive history and learn what we didn't know.

Powerful reminders for things I thought I would never forget!

Who would have thought we could ever forget many of the things contained in the book. Since I lived through most of them, the short descriptions were all I needed, and a younger person might have their appetite whetted to learn more. Excellent book in that it is easy to pick up and put down, and provides a quick glimpse into important events.

A great conversation starter

I got 4 copies of this book (one for myself and 3 gifts). Everyone I gave it to raves about how interesting it is. My aunt put it on her coffee table, and the Thanksgiving guests took turns paging through and reading random entries. The older generation told younger people about their own memories of some of the events. Everyone talked about recent events that we all were around to witness.

An Awesome book of Historical Happenings

A friend loaned me his book. After a few pages I knew it was a keeper. Anyone who loves history, especially of the US, should read this book. So much information. Since I have been around a long time, I can remember a lot of the happenings. I have since purchased a copy for my library and two others for my sons for their birthday gift. They will enjoy it as much as I have. Any school age child will find it helpful for writing reports of some of the events in the book. I highly recommended "Where Were You When" to everyone.