Re-discovered just before his death (much to his delight) this picaresque journey loops around America as the author seeks for himself just how the declaration of war after Pearl Harbour affected the ordinary American. Sensitive, intuitive and perceptive, it is impossible to read without hearing Cooke's distinctive voice resonating within. For me this only heightens the enjoyment of a book that teases out the real issues and concerns confronting those he meets along the way.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 39 April 2007 ) |
