Most Dangerous Review

I originally read this book in early January to take part in a Mock Printz discussion and vote for the Nassau and Suffolk Counties Youth Services joint meeting. It was the last of 8 books I needed to read, and I finally started it the night before the meeting. I assumed I wouldn't finish in time but wanted to get a general idea of the book. Instead I ended up staying up until almost 3 am enthralled in the story.

Sheinkin, Steve. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsburg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War.
Roaring Book Press, New York. [370 p].[$19.99]. 978-1-59643-952-8

5Q 3P J, S

Uncovering more than is ever taught in high school, Most Dangerous spills secrets of the Vietnam War and key player Daniel Ellsberg. Students today may see Ellsberg as the original Edward Snowden, and the similarities are there. Sheinkin does a wonderful job at playing out history, describing everything from conversations in the Oval Office to the inner thoughts of Ellsburg as he makes a decision that changed the course of history. Though not an easy or quick read by any means, anyone with an interest in the Vietnam War will find what they are looking for in this book. Those not interested in the history may need some prodding to get into the topic, but once they get into the real story, they'll be hooked.