Mike Vigilant

I just finished Amity Shlaes’s latest book, “The Forgotten Man.”  In it, the author gives a comprehensive review of the history of The Great Depression, which makes this book timely in the light of recent events.  It was very well written and comprehensive in it’s review of the period’s events.

The book is written as an overview of the entire Great Depression, so it doesn’t follow just one person though the stories, which I got used to quickly after some early confusion.  I heard after I read it that there were some questions as to the political neutrality of the author and her perception of the main subjects, especially President Herbert Hoover.  In retrospect, I can see that.  Still, if you aren’t familiar with the Great Depression and are interested in learning about it, I’d recommend it.  It’s out in paperback now.