A New York Times Notable Book of the YearFrom the author of The Discoverers and The Creators; an incomparable history of man's essential questions: "Who are we?" and "Why are we here?"Daniel J. Boorstin; the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Americans; introduces us to some of the great pioneering seekers whose faith and thought have for centuries led man's search for meaning.Moses sought truth in God above while Sophocles looked to reason. Thomas More and Machiavelli pursued truth through social change. And in the modern age; Marx and Einstein found meaning in the sciences. In this epic intellectual adventure story; Boorstin follows the great seekers from the heroic age of prophets and philosophers to the present age of skepticism as they grapple with the great questions that have always challenged man.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Arthur Kempton is amazing.By Dr. Jeffrey SchnitzerBoogaloo is one of the finest books to come my way in a very long time. I would recommend it even for anyone who has no interest in the subject. The writing is that good. The reader comes to care because Mr. Kempton so clearly does. Yet; though passionate; Mr. Kempton's tone is very much that of a gentleman - the kind who has the grace not to hit people over the head. Mr. Kempton's prose is as considered and thought provoking as that of William Trevor. I know no higher praise. An amazing tour de force. Buy copies for your friends. I have.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Perspectives on Sam CookeBy Donald PiperAn excellent discussion of the business side of Sam Cooke's career and the problems he faced. A fair and accurate view of the role of Allen Klein. Doesn't sugar coat the facts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great piece of work.By Gilbert MartinVery informative and good insight into the music business. I had the pleasure of meeting this knowledgeable man while a student in Boston ; he knows what he is talking about.
