Bob Schieffer's America

A bit underwhelming, given the title, as it encompasses America in very general terms: we’re all in this together, never forget 9/11, where are all the good old fashioned politicians, etc. Schieffer is an accomplished journalist who learned from the best, such as Walter Cronkite and Eric Severeid, s......more

The guy was actually nonpartisan! This book in Schieffer's own voice reminds me of an octogenarian client of mine from a few years ago --- self-assured, very talkative, sweet, old. A pleasant enough -- if sometimes wordy and light on substance -- palate cleanser between heavy novels.......more

Interesting, well-written reflections on American history, politics, and various current events. I really liked Bob Schieffer's writing style.......more

I agree with many of the previous reviewers. It's a quick read, intros to sections are longer than the reprints of the brief "closing commentaries" he gave in the '90s following his moderating of the CBS show "Face The Nation" shows each Sunday. He includes some of his misguided support for events t......more

I enjoy Bob immensely on FTN, and really liked this book, too. It was like a visit with an old friend. Bob's common sense is in short supply these days. Not all of this book is about politics. He writes about the things that interest him. A good reporter must be curious, and Bob has never lost his s......more