Kurt Rieger

A quick and breezy read. I always think I'll like these books with a lot of little stories, but they often leave me with more questions than answers. They are also hard to get into, since they jump around and don't really tell a story.

This book is filled with tasty bits and bites of American history appropriately sectioned chronologically in 9 chapters. Even the most inveterate researchers, students, or historians will probably find a number of nuggets to enjoy. For example, who knew that FDR was related to 11 other presidents? (But then again, if you go back far enough, aren't we all?)

This is a quick read that is written without any particular slant or bias and is, therefore, an enjoyable experience.

Im usually not into American History but this book is interesting and excellent. Full of facts that make you gasp or go "Huh?!".

Im usually not into American History but this book is interesting and excellent. Full of facts that make you gasp or go "Huh?!".