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.
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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"
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