> What did you think of Halberstam's book THE
FIFTIES,
> Mario? I've got a copy of it but I'm afraid to
read
> it because I might drop it and break my foot.
The
> darn thing is huge.
Speaking as a professionally trained historian (any day now,
that MA in History is going to pay off!), I've read "The
Fifties," and it works well as an overview and compendium of
the era. If you're looking for an interpretive history, you
should probably consider looking elsewhere. I will say that I
think that Halberstam at times does a wonderful job of
capturing the *feel* of the era.
All the Best,
Brian
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