HOUSE OF WAR The Pentagon and the Disastrous Rise of American Power

Carroll combines a history of the Pentagon with a memoir of his family life, which touches on his feelings about war, his experiences with religion, and his relationship with his father, an Air Force general. Excellent research and skilled writing have produced an interesting study of how U.S. military leaders have influenced the history of the world. Robertson Dean's precise diction and unhurried pace make for a comfortable and pleasant listening experience. Dean's deep, booming voice and his resounding tone create an aura compatible with the story of a young priest-in-training who finds himself in conflict over the juxtaposition of war and peace during his early years. J.A.H © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 06]