by Hassell and Breslin is a nice little biography. It is written in a winsome style, easily engaged, and hits the proper narrative tone for a non-fiction work. I was not sure when I opened this book if it was going to be something that would capture my interest. However, I was hooked early on by the nature and quality of the writing. I thought that Hassell and Breslin did well by tracing the life of Sherman. What I most appreciate was how they were able to connect some dots between his childhood, early adulthood, and the actions that he took in his march through Georgia to Savannah.
I think that there could have been greater attention given to the long range impact of Sherman. I also think that there could have been more done with regards to his leadership skills and how those might translate to today's world.
All in all, I now have a greater appreciation for Sherman's role in the Civil War and the years following.
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