Add this copy of At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by BARRY'S BARGAIN BIN rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from ISLIP TERRACE, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Robert Hale & Company.
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Fine; Collectible. "At Ease" is a great complement to Ike's "Crusade in Europe." Eisenhower had a gift for storytelling and he puts that gift to good use here. You discover when reading his books that they have a very comfortable feel to them. No dry read here. Eisenhower had a real talent for writing (He didn't use a ghost writer but wrote his books completely on his own) and you come away with a better appreciation of the man's intelligence and strong wit. In "At Ease", Ike describes his pre-WW2 years in the Army adding many colorful stories. My favorite stories were of the years George Patton and Ike spent in the 1920's researching the tank's future in war. Eisenhower had an interesting career as a mid-level officer including many assignments to football teams as a coach. Most interesting are his tales of his assignment in Panama, which was to have a significant affect on his career. Ike leaves most of his WW2 stories to be told in "Crusade in Europe." In "At Ease" he covers in depth his career after WW2 and the plans Mamie and Ike had for life after the Army. This work goes right up until the key role Ike played in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization defense force. Although Ike doesn't say much about the Presidency, he describes many of the reasons why he would end up later accepting the nomination in 1952. "At Ease" is a very enjoyable collection of stories for anyone wishing to know more about the famous 5-star General and President, as well as his contemporaries. This is the softcover stated Avon First Edition from July 1968. Both the cover and the book are in excellent condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc. ---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe.
Add this copy of At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends to cart. $33.90, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1968 by Robert Hale.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0709100000.
Add this copy of At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends to cart. $74.40, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Hale.
Fabulous, endearing book by an outstanding man and one of the greatest leaders of 20th Century, or any other Century! Stories tell how Ike grew from a hard working, rural Kansas boy, to become the Supreme Allied Commander leading the invasion of Europe to defeat the most powerful army assembled to that time, and then President of Columbia University and President of the United States. During his eight years as president, and based on his values of paying in cash that he learned from his family upbringing, he balanced the National budget and reduced the debt each year while maintaining a strong defense to counter the growing Soviet threat, and beginning the Interstate Highway System and NASA. What a difference it would make if we had men like him to lead in these turbulent times. Ike reveals his true character with style and eloquence. A valuable read to provide perspective on what it takes to be a true leader of men.