The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections

Read by the Author
Three CDs, 4 Hours

Inspired by the thousands of letters Tom Brokaw received in response to his bestselling book The Greatest Generation, The Greatest Generation Speaks highlights selected letters that capture the spirit of those who came of age during the Great Depression.

Members of the World War II generation and their families speak for themelves in these powerful letters and Tom Brokaw reflects on why their lives continue to strike such a deep chord with Americans today.  Stories of war, love, family, faith and country echo throughout the memories.  These rich lives of courage, achievement and honor comprise the values that made a people and a nation great.

Tom Brokaw has been the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw since 1983, and won two Emmys for his special reporting in association with Dateline NBC.  He lives in New York City and Montana.