Armageddon by Leon UrisMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars on my scale is a book that I will read again and one that I might buy for someone else to read.
This is a great book. Leon Uris creates characters and weaves their person stories through the historical events beginning with the end of WWII and proceeding through the difficulties with the Soviet Union blockading Berlin. He masterfully uses his characters to illustrate the difficulties that come when the victor in a conflict must eventually learn to live with the people they have beaten. He also shows how difficult it can be for a defeated nation to recover in a positive way.
This story echoed our current difficulties in working with the governments of Iran and Afghanistan as well as their trials in re-building their nations in a positive direction.
The story also highlights the documented belligerent behavior of the Soviets as was typical throughout the Cold War.
This book works on so many different levels. It should be considered a "must read" for any serious reader.
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