About the Author

Winston Groom is the author of thirteen previous books, including "Forrest Gump," "Better Times Than These," the prizewinning "Shrouds of Glory," and "Conversations with the Enemy," which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. His most recent book is "1942: The Year That Tried Men's Souls." He lives in Point Clear, Alabama, and Cashiers, North Carolina.

Reviews

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""Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events."
--Adam Rothman, "Washington Post Book World"

"A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel."
--"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"

"Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling."
--"Library Journal"

"His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans."
--John Sledge, "Mobile Press-Register"

"Groom is a master...By the conclusion of the book, you will want to visit the city again to see the still-preserved battle site, which you will have visited in your imagination."
--"The Decatur Daily"

"Winston Groom has that most enviable gift as a writer, an instantly likable voice."
--"Wilson Quarterly "

"Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events."
--Adam Rothman, "Washington Post Book World"
"Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling."
--"Library Journal"
"His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans."
--John Sledge, "Mobile Press-Register"