Tom Brokaw is the author of five bestsellers: "The Greatest Generation, The Greatest Generation Speaks, An Album of Memories, A Long Way From Home, "and "Boom! "A native of South Dakota, he graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in political science. He joined NBC News in 1966, serving as the White House correspondent during Watergate and anchoring "Today" on NBC from 1976 to 1981. He was the sole anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw" from 1983 to 2005. He continues to report for NBC News, producing award-winning long-form documentaries and providing expertise during breaking news events. Brokaw has won every major award in broadcast journalism, including two DuPonts, a Peabody, and several Emmys. He is a regular contributor to the op-ed pages of "The New York Times, The Washington Post, "and "The Wall Street Journal, " and to "Time, Newsweek, " and "Men's Journal." He lives in New York and Montana.
Praise for "The Time of Our Lives"
"With commonsense values, [Brokaw] appeals to Americans to recommit
to family
and community, increase civic engagement, and make sacrifices in an
effort to ensure some security for generations to come. An engaging
recollection of the achievements of the past, the realities of the
present, and the promise of the future."--"Booklist"
"[Brokaw] jumps into triage mode with this tenderhearted, nostalgic
journalistic roundup, just in time for the upcoming presidential
election ... Brokaw is especially good at working the
human-interest angle ... An ever-upbeat message from the
well-connected yet modest veteran journalist."--"Kirkus
Reviews"
Praise for "Boom!"
"[Brokaw] approaches this magnum opus with warmth, curiosity and
conviction, the same attributes that worked so well for his
"Greatest Generation"."--"The New York Times"
"Brokaw does an excellent job of capturing an exciting,
controversial period in American history and "Boom!" is a worthy
addition to his growing canon."--"New York Post"
Praise for "The Greatest Generation"
"Offers welcome inspiration . . . It is impossible to read even a
few of these accounts and not be touched by the book's overarching
message: We who followed this generation have lived in the midst of
greatness."--"The Washington Times"
Praise for "The Time of Our Lives"
"With commonsense values, [Brokaw] appeals to Americans to recommit
to family
and community, increase civic engagement, and make sacrifices in an
effort to ensure some security for generations to come. An engaging
recollection of the achievements of the past, the realities of the
present, and the promise of the future."--"Booklist"
"[Brokaw] jumps into triage mode with this tenderhearted, nostalgic
journalistic roundup, just in time for the upcoming presidential
election ... Brokaw is especially good at working the
human-interest angle ... An ever-upbeat message from the
well-connected yet modest veteran journalist."--"Kirkus
Reviews"
Praise for "Boom!"
"[Brokaw] approaches this magnum opus with warmth, curiosity and
conviction, the same attributes that worked so well for his
"Greatest Generation.""--"The New York Times"
"Brokaw does an excellent job of capturing an exciting,
controversial period in American his
Praise for "Boom!"
"[Brokaw] approaches this magnum opus with warmth, curiosity and
conviction, the same attributes that worked so well for his
"Greatest Generation"."--"The New York Times"
"Brokaw does an excellent job of capturing an exciting,
controversial period in American history and "Boom!" is a worthy
addition to his growing canon."--"New York Post"
Praise for "The Greatest Generation"
"Offers welcome inspiration . . . It is impossible to read even a
few of these accounts and not be touched by the book's overarching
message: We who followed this generation have lived in the midst of
greatness."--"The Washington Times"
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