RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY How Franklin D. Roosevelt and Five Extraordinary Men Took America into the War and into the World

Andrew Garman's skilled narration and Michael Fullilove's accessible text provide a fascinating look behind the scenes of global politics as the U.S. is poised to enter WWII. Fullilove sets the stage with an intriguing collection of interesting bits about the men and women who were the leading and supporting players as Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin explored strategies to permit the U.S. to join the conflict. Narrator Andrew Garman, presented with so many distinctive voices, wisely employs modulation of tone and intensity to deliver dialogue. His crisp pace moves the listener through the background material while allowing time to absorb all the intriguing details. A sure choice for history buffs, the book's "reads-like-a-novel" quality makes it an appealing choice. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2013]