Citizens of London - by Lynne Olson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The acclaimed author of "Troublesome Young Men" reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, and John Gilbert Winant.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The acclaimed author of <i>Troublesome Young Men </i>reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in Europe; Averell Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease program in London; and John Gilbert Winant, the shy, idealistic U.S. ambassador to Britain. Each man formed close ties with Winston Churchill--so much so that all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family. Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Lynne Olson skillfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious Franklin Roosevelt and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Deeply human, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written, <i>Citizens of London</i> is a new triumph from an author swiftly becoming one of the finest in her field.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Engaging and original, rich in anecdote and analysis, this is a terrific work of history."--Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of<i> American Lion</i> <p/>"<i>Citizens of London</i> is a great read about the small band of Americans and their courageous role in helping Britain through the darkest days of early World War II. I thought I knew a lot about this dangerous period, but Lynne Olson has taught me so much more."--Tom Brokaw, author of <i>The Greatest Generation</i> <p/>"A deeply inspiring chronicle of the special relationship between America and Britain when it mattered most."--Chris Matthews, anchor, MSNBC's <i>Hardball</i> <p/> "Ingenious history . . . All three men were colorful, larger-than-life figures, and Olson's absorbing narrative does them justice."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review) <p/> "An engaging history . . . a vibrant city fueled by courage and resolve."--<i>The Christian Science Monitor</i> <p/> "An original and fascinating book."--<i>Lincoln Journal Star</i> <p/> "[A] cracking good read."--<i>New York Post</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><br>Lynne Olson, a former Moscow correspondent for the Associated Press and White House correspondent for the <i>Baltimore Sun, </i> is the author of <i>Troublesome Young Men</i> and<i> Freedom's Daughters</i> and co-author, with her husband, Stanley Cloud, of <i>A Question of Honor </i>and <i>The Murrow Boys.</i> She lives in Washington, D.C.
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