Asha Sceanca

Maybe worth another chance

Revisado: 07-05-23

I struggled to follow the book in audio format. I think this book would be excellent to read. Nonetheless, the chapters I did follow were enjoyable and informative.

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Timely and informative History Book

Revisado: 03-24-22

What it Took to Win is the best history book I have seen in a while.

Without missing the bigger historical picture and people, the book details more fringe historical figures, such as Francis Perkins Perkins. The information can be dense like in any history book, so I will probably listen to it a couple of times. However, this is also a reflection of a well-researched and written work.

The book is timely ending at the beginning of the Biden administration and discussing the relevance of Bernie Sanders, Alejandra Osorio Córtez, and other relevant contemporary Democrats. Moreover, the book matches its present-day relevance with an insightful portrayal of the Democratic Party's origins.

I look forward to this book's Republican counterpart (hint, hint). The Republican Party evolution would be a fascinating book. I hope this author will do one.

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Pleasant surprise

Revisado: 04-23-20

This book was better than I expected. In many history books, the author only examines superficially historical moments. In this book, however, I really liked how the author went deep into many key moments. For example, the author went in depth into Harper's Ferry, the Emancipation Proclamation and the strategy behind it, and other inflection points in African American History.

If you are looking to get a bit more out of a history book, consider this one.

I can see myself listening to this book again.

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Pleasant Surprise

Revisado: 02-29-20

I only bought this book because I had a $10 credit I wanted to get rid of. Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised. This is an excellent primer to American Foreign Relations for somebody who wants a quick overview. The book does not go into too much depth. But, hey! What do you expect? The book is slightly over four hours long. Nevertheless, it packs a big punch for those few hours.

Even still, I learned a few jewels of knowledge that I did not know before. I would recommend this book as an introductory course to anybody looking for a quick overview. After this book, the reader would have a good foundation to branch out to more in depth studies.

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Great review of American history and a bit more

Revisado: 01-21-20

I really liked this book. I have been studying a lot of American History lately and this book will dig down a bit further. I previously read Rise to Globalism (Stephen Ambrose and Douglas Brinkley) and therefore had high expectations. This book did not disappoint.

I recommend this book to anybody who endeavors to take a first shot a learning American history or who has studied American History before who wants to get a bit more value.

This book is well worth it!

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Great overall book!

Revisado: 01-15-20

I liked how the book got into more detail than other history books that I normally read. I felt that the book started off a bit slow. But then it got its stride and I was really captivated by the narrative. The narrator has a nice soothing voice.

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Dan Carlin, as always, awesome

Revisado: 11-26-19

Great book. I only wish it were longer. I look forward to his next book.

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Great book with broad overview of economics!

Revisado: 11-16-19

I was at first reluctant to buy an audio book on economics. Nevertheless, the book was engaging and instructive. This book is definitely on my "re-listen" list.

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