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...last we have in Henry Kissinger's White House Years [Oct. 1] a political memoir of world events for the lay person. The excerpt, void of political jargon, punctuated by imagery and vivid characterizations of political figures, moves along like a well-written novel. I only wish my college history textbooks were written in this fashion. Who says that past political events have to be flat...
...churchgoing, baptized Christian, I object to Fundamentalist Jerry Falwell's religion-in-politics campaign [Oct. 1]. He is using the Cross of Christ to pound a political drum. Jesus came to seek and save all people. He speaks to all, regardless of political persuasion. Falwell's view that God loves America above all nations is simply blasphemous...
Hugh Sidey's column [Oct. 1] was the most eloquent praise of President Harry Truman I've ever read. No pomp and circumstance in his presidency. No demagoguery, as with many of his predecessors and all of his successors. Only a common-sense genius to do what had to be done...
...review Jay Cocks did on The Who at Madison Square Garden [Oct. 1] was one of the nicest and most honest reviews of the group I have read in a while. I went to New York City for the second of those concerts, and Cocks described it like it was. The Who have proved themselves to be the best rock-'n'-roll band ever. I was so touched, excited and happy for The Who and all their fans that words couldn't express my emotions. I'm glad Cocks feels...
White House Years will be published on Oct. 23 by Little, Brown (1,521 pages; $22.50). It covers Kissinger's service as National Security Adviser during Nixon's first term and ends with the signing of a Viet Nam peace agreement in January 1973. A second volume will recount the period up to January 1977, during most of which he was Secretary of State...