PositiveThe Washington Independent Review of Books... a quick but insightful primer on how to write biography ... Two characteristics emerge from Caro’s commentary: persistence and meticulousness ... Caro is definitely old school, but as all writers will attest, it’s important to adhere to what works for them. And whether writers themselves or not, readers who appreciate fact-based narrative writing and its role as a teaching tool will find Working to be a gem.
Frye Gaillard
PositiveWashington Independent Review of Books\"The great strength of A Hard Rain is that the author deftly weaves together a narrative of people — some well-known and some less so — and their recollections. Information was gathered from extensive research, which is identified in a chapter-by-chapter bibliographical essay, and from interviews. Gaillard, himself a young activist at the time, interjects his reactions to various situations ... Hard Rain has a broad sweep. It is impressive that the author was able to treat so many topics and details while maintaining a highly readable story. Most of the issues raised have been examined by others in various histories and biographies, but the synthesis here is superb. For those seeking to revisit a formative time in their life, or for others looking for an introduction to a hinge point of history, this is a terrific book.\
