By Lynne Olson
This interesting account traces the evolution of America's eventual entry into WW2, basically developing the arguments of the isolationists (whose most colorful expounder was the popular Charles Lindbergh), and the interventionists (whose most prominent proponent was the unsuccessful presidential candidate Wendell Wilkie). FDR is portrayed as non-committal, always waiting to see where popular opinion would sway, then being slow to act. Some of the other prominent leaders are Robert Sherwood and White, both journalists - and a host of others, including other journalists, cabinet members and even students - not to mention Winston Churchill and members of the British secret service, especially William Stephenson. Lindbergh's and his wife Anne's family background are covered extensively, and it's hard to overestimate the charisma of this attractive young couple. A concluding chapter covers the aftermath of the lead-up to war, and what happened to the various prominent participants. Very interesting story and good narration of the audiobook by Robert Fass.No one really wants to be in a war; this story helped me understand why our leaders chose to (eventually) join the Allies.
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