Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip
Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009262
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1950s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip, Matthew Algeo narrates former President Harry Truman and his wife Bess's post-presidency road trip across America in 1953. The book highlights their experiences as they drive unescorted through small towns, showcasing their interactions and the era's socioeconomic landscape.
Nostalgic
Informative
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure by Matthew Algeo is an engaging narrative capturing Truman's 1953 road trip, offering historical insights and a personal glimpse of the former president. Readers appreciate its charming storytelling and vivid anecdotes, though some find the pace uneven and desire deeper historical analysis. Overall, an enjoyable and informative read.
Who Should Read Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip?
Readers who enjoy Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure by Matthew Algeo likely appreciate American history, presidential anecdotes, and road trip narratives. Fans of Bill Bryson's travel books or Doris Kearns Goodwin's presidential histories would find this engaging and insightful.
3,149 ratings
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262
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1950s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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