By Claude Johnson
The title of David McCullough’s sold out lecture last night in the Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Public Library was “You Are What You Read.” The lecture, which was free to the public, was part of our local library’s Distinguished Lecture Series, made possible by the generous contributions of private donors.
McCullough is exceptional, of course. He’s one of the most successful and honored historians of all time. He’s a best-selling author who’s won the Pulitzer Prize twice, and who has so many other awards and accomplishments that one could write a whole book about the guy.
Speaking for an hour and a half, McCullough covered all kinds of topics.
He discussed his book, John Adams, and the context in which our Founding Fathers operated insofar as the role of books, intellect, and honor.
He reviewed how books have changed people’s lives.
He shared some thoughts and observations about President Truman, the first and only president who didn’t go to college, but who was more well-read than any president of the last century.
He believes our leaders should be readers, and that our presidents ought to be smart and well-read because they have to explain ....
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