Here is a most readable and interesting first-hand account and association with one of America's great presidents. Frank Kelly's book reveals the integrity and strong character of this man. As one of his speech writers, he had personal contacts with Truman and tells much about his life which could only be told from the intimate contacts he had with the President. He participated in the day to day presidential campaign which led to one of the most surprising and stunning victories any president ever had.

Kelly served as an assistant to the majority leader of the senate in 1949 and the early fifties and brings an accurate and authentic character study of Truman from inside the political realm. If you want to know close-up about this remarkable and able president from someone who was there, this book tells it all.

Some of us know that Frank Kelly is a national treasure. He was a speech writer for President Truman and he continues his gift to us in his latest book, where he rekindles the hope and excitement of the Truman era.

Kelly brings to life the remarkable story of how an ordinary man, Harry Truman, became a memorable leader by rising to meet the terrifying challenges that he faced and conquered from 1945 to 1952. Kelly reminds us how much each generation has benefited from the Truman legacy with its enabling vision of the global human family. And how each of us can help all of us to..."achieve a decent, satisfying life that is the right of all people..." as Truman said in his 1949 inaugural address.

It was my great pleasure to read and re-live the Truman era through Frank Kelly's delightful and insightful prose. All of our politicians can learn much about how to be leaders and public servants from this excellent book.

Here is a most readable and interesting first-hand account and association with one of America's great presiddents. Frank Kelly's book reveals the integrity and strong character of this man. As one of his speech writers, he had personal contacts with Truman and tells much about his life which could only be told from the intimate contacts he had with the President. He participated in the day to day presidential campaign which led to one of the most surprising and stunning victories any president ever had.

Kelly served as an assistant to the majority leader of the Senate in 1949 and early fifties, so he brings an accurate and authentic character of the man from inside the political circles. If you want to know close-up about this remarkable president from someone who "was there", this book tells it all.