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| Where Were You When?: 180 Unforgettable Moments in Living History | 
 enlarge | Author: Ian Harrison
Publisher: Readers Digest
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 175727
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 076210838X
Dewey Decimal Number: 970
EAN: 9780762108381
ASIN: 076210838X
Publication Date: April 10, 2008
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Product Description
Take a trip back through six decades of pivotal events and relivethrough the reflections of people who were there plus over 200 reminiscent photosthe moments when history was being made.
Where Were You When? lets you experience the drama and impact of many epoch- making events of the past 60-plus years. From the outbreak of World War II on Sept. 3, 1939, to the horrific tragedy of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 23, 2005, this sweeping book revisits these landmark events as well as tragic deaths that shocked the world. Unfolding chronologically, with timelines throughout, the headline-grabbing breakthroughs come alive through evocative photographs, captivating sidebars, and the candid reflections of people who were profoundly touched.
As Buzz Aldrin, who took one small step on the moon writes in his foreword:
Many people think of history as a dry, academic study, but in fact, its the oppositetruly memorable historic moments are about excitement and exhilaration
Where Were You When captures these unforgettable moments in a manner that no other book has portrayed!
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| Customer Reviews:
An Awesome book of Historical Happenings February 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A friend loaned me his book. After a few pages I knew it was a keeper. Anyone who loves history, especially of the US, should read this book.
So much information. Since I have been around a long time, I can remember a lot of the happenings.
I have since purchased a copy for my library and two others for my sons for their birthday gift. They will enjoy it as much as I have.
Any school age child will find it helpful for writing reports of some of the events in the book.
I highly recommended "Where Were You When" to everyone.
A great conversation starter January 11, 2008
I got 4 copies of this book (one for myself and 3 gifts). Everyone I gave it to raves about how interesting it is. My aunt put it on her coffee table, and the Thanksgiving guests took turns paging through and reading random entries. The older generation told younger people about their own memories of some of the events. Everyone talked about recent events that we all were around to witness.
Powerful reminders for things I thought I would never forget! July 4, 2008
Who would have thought we could ever forget many of the things contained in the book. Since I lived through most of them, the short descriptions were all I needed, and a younger person might have their appetite whetted to learn more. Excellent book in that it is easy to pick up and put down, and provides a quick glimpse into important events.
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