The Hopkins Touch: Harry Hopkins and the Forging of the Alliance to Defeat Hitler, by David L. Roll
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The Hopkins Touch offers the first portrait in over two decades of the most powerful man in Roosevelt's administration. In this impressive biography, David Roll shows how Harry Hopkins, an Iowa-born social worker who had been an integral part of the New Deal's implementation, became the linchpin in FDR's--and America's--relationships with Churchill and Stalin, and spoke with an authority second only to the president's. Hopkins could take the political risks his boss could not, and proved crucial to maintaining personal relations among the Big Three. Beloved by some--such as Churchill, who believed that Hopkins "always went to the root of the matter"--and trusted by most--including the paranoid Stalin--there were nevertheless those who resented the influence of "the White House Rasputin." Based on newly available sources, The Hopkins Touch is an absorbing, substantial work that offers a fresh perspective on the World War II era and the Allied leaders, through the life of the man who kept them on point until the war was won.
The Hopkins Touch: Harry Hopkins and the Forging of the Alliance to Defeat Hitler, by David L. Roll - Amazon Sales Rank: #1465857 in Books
- Brand: Roll, David L.
- Published on: 2015-05-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 5.50" h x 1.50" w x 8.20" l, 1.56 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 520 pages
The Hopkins Touch: Harry Hopkins and the Forging of the Alliance to Defeat Hitler, by David L. Roll Amazon.com Review Bonus Photographs of Harry Hopkins At the Tehran conference outside the Soviet embassy, December 1943, left to right: General George Marshall shaking hands with British Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Archibald Clark Kerr, Hopkins, V. N. Pavlov (Stalin’s interpreter), Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov (with mustache).(Photo by Franklin D. Roosevelt Library) Hopkins at the 1940 Democratic national convention in Chicago with daughter Diana, age seven. From left to right behind them: John Hertz, founder of the Hertz car rental empire, thoroughbred race horse owner and a close friend of Hopkins; David, Hopkins’ twenty-eight-year-old son; and Edwin Daley.(Photo by Franklin D. Roosevelt Library) Under the fourteen-foot guns of the British battleship Prince of Wales in August 1941, Churchill, Hopkins and British officers discuss the forthcoming meetings with President Roosevelt off the coast of Newfoundland in what became known as the Atlantic Conference.(Photo by Franklin D. Roosevelt Library) Hopkins conferring with Roosevelt in the Oval Study, June 1942.(Photo by Franklin D. Roosevelt Library) After visiting American troops in Rabat, Morocco, Hopkins, General Mark Clark (second from left), Roosevelt and General George Patton (right) discuss the North Africa campaign during a lunch in the field.(Photo by Franklin D. Roosevelt Library) Roosevelt celebrating his sixty-first birthday in the roomy cabin of his Boeing Clipper with Admiral Leahy (left), Hopkins and Captain Howard Cone, the Clipper commander (right). They were on the final leg of their return from the Casablanca conference.(Photo by Franklin D. Roosevelt Library)
Review "Displaying a strong grasp of the intervening half-century of historical scholarship, delivering a strong and clear-eyed appraisal of Hopkins's personal life, and demonstrating considerable narrative talents."--Wall Street Journal
"The Hopkins Touch is the best biography of a crucial figure at pivotal moment in American history since Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1948 classic, Roosevelt and Hopkins."--Steven Casey, author of Cautious Crusade: Franklin D. Roosevelt, American Public Opinion and the War against Nazi Germany, 1941-1945
"Harry Hopkins was FDR's left-hand man. He helped the maestro direct the American-British-Russian alliance that won World War II. David Roll shows just how he did it, this quiet deal-maker Churchill called 'Lord Root of the Matter.' The Hopkins Touch deserves its place aside Robert Sherwood's Roosevelt and Hopkins and Jon Meacham's Franklin and Winston." --Chris Matthews, host of "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC
"It is refreshing to read an account of a time when commitment to the national interest, personal depth in history, vision, loyalty and discretion were the watchwords. Such is the portrait of Harry Hopkins, Franklin Roosevelt's closest confidante and trusted surrogate, drawn by David Roll in this absorbing update of Robert Sherwood's defining work. Drawing on material never before available, Roll revisits Hopkins roots, his intimate relationship with the president, how deeply he was revered by Prime Minister Churchill, and trusted by Joseph Stalin--all in one of the best researched, and well-written biographical works I've ever read. The Hopkins Touch deserves a place in the American political history stacks of every library in America--and also on your night stand."--Robert (Bud) McFarlane, National Security Adviser to Ronald Reagan
"Mr. Roll's use of previously unavailable materials enables him to present a far more comprehensive story. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the period. A truly magisterial biography."-- The Washington Times
"David Roll has captured the essence of one of the most important non-governmental figures in American history. Crisply written, meticulously researched, The Hopkins Touch is a pleasure to read."--Jean Edward Smith, author of FDR, and Eisenhower in War and Peace
"A masterful portrait of one of the most fascinating political figures this country has ever produced. David Roll has vividly captured the infinite complexities and extraordinary influence of FDR aide Harry Hopkins -- part playboy, part reformer-- whose peerless diplomatic efforts in World War II helped cement the Anglo-American alliance and pave the way for the Allies' victory."--Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Finest, Darkest Hour
"That FDR created the world in which we live is a commonplace; as David Roll demonstrates in this highly readable book it was a world created by FDR and Harry Hopkins. The material on Hopkins' maneuvering the U.S. to the North African invasion in the fall of 1942 is by itself imaginative and persuasive. I wish that I'd had Roll's book at my elbow when I was writing about those years."--Warren Kimball, editor of Churchill and Roosevelt, the Complete Correspondence
"If Franklin D. Roosevelt had an alter ego, it was the brilliant and cunning Harry Hopkins. David Roll does a marvelous job of documenting the heroic importance of Hopkins during the Second World War. Hopkins emerges as one of America's indispensable patriots. This is a surefooted and brilliantly researched biography that deserves a wide readership." --Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite and The Wilderness Warrior
"Sharply observed, gracefully written, David Roll's portrait of FDR's closest adviser offers us an intimate look at the wise, brave, and humane exercise of power. If only other presidents were blessed with advisers like Harry Hopkins!"--Evan Thomas, author of Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Struggle to Save the World
"In 1940, Britain stood alone; it's survival in doubt. As the US edged closer to war, Harry Hopkins became FDR's confidant on geopolitical issues. In creating the 'grand alliance' his role was crucial. In this splendid, well-researched biography, David Roll has portrayed the decisive actions taken by this 'grey eminence.'" --James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense to Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford
"In this important new book, David Roll brings Hopkins out of the shadows and casts a bright and unblinking light on the central--even essential--role that Harry Hopkins played in forging and maintaining the alliance that won the Second World War."--Craig L. Symonds, author of The Battle of Midway
"This delightful book-a genuine page turner-portrays the relationship between FDR and Hopkins in a balanced manner while maintaining the reader's interest with insights into the important players of World War II. Scholars and general readers interested in the era will thoroughly enjoy it. An essential purchase."-- Library Journal
"A compelling portrait of a World War II hero whose victories took place far from the battlefield." -- Kirkus
About the Author David Roll is a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP and founder of Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, a public interest organization that provides pro bono legal services to social entrepreneurs around the world. He was awarded the Purpose Prize Fellowship by Civic Ventures in 2009. He lives with his wife Nancy and their dog Thatcher in Washington, DC and Glen Arbor, Michigan.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful. Excellent, a real page-turner By R. Schwenk Despite being a peace-nik, I can't resist histories of World War II. One reason is that so many things could have turned out differently at so many key points of the struggle. Another is that personalities really mattered.One personality whose story merits this excellent book is Harry Hopkins. Hopkins was a social worker (and founder of the National Association of Social Workers) who rose to prominence during the New Deal, ultimately becoming Franklin Roosevelt's right-hand man, alter-ego, and go-to guy for all the most difficult problems. (Think of Robert Kennedy's many roles during his brother's presidency.)It was natural that Harry Hopkins would end up as the liaison among the big three: FDR, Churchill, and Stalin. All three trusted him. All three valued his "touch": his ability to get to the root of the issue, his ability to defuse tensions, and his ability to handle three world-class egos.Readers of this book will need to have a cursory knowledge of some of the main events of the war:* Britain's desperation after the fall of France in 1940.* The power of isolationism in the U.S. prior to Pearl Harbor.* The scale of the sacrifice of Soviet lives to defeat the German army with little assistance from the Western allies.* The desperation with which the U.S. wanted the Soviets to enter the war against Japan.Important historical questions form a compelling backdrop to the story:* What moral responsibility did the Western allies have to sacrifice soldiers in order to draw off German strength from the Eastern front during the Soviets' darkest hours?* What moral responsibility did the Western allies have for the imposition of Stalinist dictatorships throughout eastern Europe after the war?Of course, Churchill nearly steals the show in any story of the war. He becomes a somewhat pathetic figure as he realizes that Britain will NOT be one of the dominant post-war powers. Nevertheless, the man had a way with words and a genuine affection for Hopkins and Roosevelt. (Incidentally, how is it that he could consume so much alcohol and manage to outlive FDR, Hopkins, and Stalin?)But it is Hopkins' story from beginning to end. I can't help but admire a man who repeatedly jeopardized his health (every overseas trip was life-threatening) for the good of the world. He seems to have been greedy for nothing but the opportunity to use his "touch" in the background to forge and maintain the alliance that defeated Hitler.Other books of interest, especially regarding the end of the war:When Presidents Lie: A History of Official Deception and Its ConsequencesThe Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. "Asks for nothing except to serve...." By E.M. Bristol My American history classes covered the founding of our country in great detail but never quite made it up to the Great Depression and World War II; thus there are gaps in my knowledge that I occasionally try to fill in by reading. "The Hopkins Touch," by David Roll tells the story of a man who was instrumental in shaping history from the Great Depression up until the start of the Cold War; who hobnobbed with world leaders like Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin, but whose programs also benefited hundreds of ordinary Americans affected by the economic crisis of the times.Born in 1890 in Iowa, Harry Hopkins was the fifth child of a harness maker with a penchant for gambling and a deeply religious mother who believed in service to others. Though a lackadaisical student while in college, Hopkins became inspired by two professors, eventually deciding to go into social work as a result. The skills and experience he acquired proved invaluable during the Great Depression, when he was named head of Temporary Emergency Relief Administration, then later the Works Progress Administration by President Franklin Roosevelt. This marked the beginning of a fourteen year relationship. Plagued by poor health, marital troubles and opposition by conservative critics, Hopkins would nevertheless provide invaluable aid to the President as a diplomat, critic and friend, putting his stamp on history, though usually behind the scenes. Believing that a wartime alliance with Great Britain and Russia that provided economic cooperation with the US would result in victory, he helped shape policies that brought just that about, including implementing a lend-lease program for Great Britain, giving the country access to badly needed weapons to defend themselves against the Germans.Although Roll clearly admires his subject, he does not shy away from discussing the less saintly aspects of Hopkins (he had his wife investigated by the FBI at one point), even portraying Roosevelt as a complex man who often dissembled to achieve his goals. In the acknowledgements, Roll quoted one source he came across while seeking a publisher who said that Hopkins, as a subject, "is not generally recognizable." Overall, "The Hopkins Touch" does an excellent job in portraying Hopkins as a multi-dimensional and influential historial figure and bringing him into sharper focus for those who may not be aware of all he achieved.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The indispensable man By Personne There are hundreds of photographs of leaders of the great alliance that won the Second World War. In many of those pictures it's possible to see the same gaunt figure somewhere in the background. That figure is Harry Hopkins. In some accounts he's a walk-on, a Roosevelt aide and little else. In others he's a Svengali: an Anglophile, a Red. In reality, Hopkins was perhaps the most effective and noteworthy public servant this country has ever produced.The product of a humble Iowa background, Hopkins became known as an effective social worker. He not only helped to found the WPA, but he became its first director. He was intently focused on the goals he wished to achieve (the 'root of the matter' as Churchill later said), moving aside secondary distractions until those goals were reached. His ability to read other people was legendary, as was his ability to make friends of implacable foes. Hopkins came often to the attention of Roosevelt, eventually becoming his most trusted advisor. He rarely had an official title and was barely paid--if at all--for his work. Given a small bedroom in the White House, Hopkins was rarely out of arm's reach of the President. When Roosevelt asked Hopkins to turn that legendary focus to waging war, Hopkins turned on a dime. Social work disappeared completely: labor was replaced by industry.Thus far, Hopkins' description might be applied to any up-and-comer. But the story is much more interesting. In this most public part of his career, Hopkins endured health deprivations that would have stopped the work of most. Stomach cancer in early middle age had required the removal of most of his stomach, with that surgery causing complications of its own. Hopkins lived in a state of perpetual malnourishment. That White House bedroom became an office, with Hopkins in pajamas holding meetings and conducting business late into the night. Every trip abroad--and there were many--was followed by weeks in hospital, countless transfusions and prescribed diets (which were generally ignored). Yet Hopkins was always eager to fight the fire, to smooth the transaction, to bring restive leaders together.It is of course a reasonable goal of any historian to understand the motives of the characters that make up that history. As with any human, we can never know what was at Hopkins' very core. It certainly wasn't money--he never made much and was essentially broke when he died. The power he accumulated was always in the service of Roosevelt (and one final mission for Truman) and it appears he kept those goals in mind above all else. But it's fair to say he often understood the goals of world leaders better than they understood themselves. He flattered. He misdirected and occasionally lied. He caroused if necessary. He met one-on-one when needed and avoided those meetings when they would have been counterproductive. But he was always the man that national leaders--whether British, American or Soviet--wanted at the table. Even when national goals were widely divergent, he was the man they all trusted. His poor health was known by all. They knew what they were asking him to sacrifice when they put him on yet another flight to Moscow. Or London. Or Tehran. In the end there was nothing left to give. Hopkins survived the war by only months.For me, the most important part of this much-appreciated book was the way it conveyed the flux, the dynamism and fluidity of war strategy. It's easy to list the events (Hitler invades Poland, Pearl Harbor, North Africa, Normandy), but it's much harder to convey how those decisions hung by a thread. If Harry Hopkins hadn't been there to sooth feelings, to cajole, to tease or offer blunt assessment, things would certainly have gone in different directions. We can argue about particular decisions--that's part of the enjoyment of history. But it's like arguing about whether Ty Cobb could have hit Pedro Martinez. We are left with what was. Harry Hopkins, the indispensable man, was at the center of it.
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