Truman by David McCullough

An amazing book about a relatively unknown president. It is a giant (900+ pages), but a great summer read. It examines Truman's life and presidency and how tumoltous it actually was. Could you make the decision to drop the atom bomb? What about rebuilding Europe after WWII? Put yourself into Truman's shoes and you will come away with a new perspective on the president from Missouri. --Nick H., alumnus