Admiral Hyman Rickover

Admiral Hyman Rickover

By Marc Wortman
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“Wortman opens a window into the life of an intellectual titan disdainful of nearly everything except scientific honesty, his adopted nation, and the power of the atom.”

Wall Street Journal

A riveting exploration of the brilliant, combative, and controversial “Father of the Nuclear Navy”

Admiral Hyman George Rickover (1899–1986) remains an almost mythical figure in the United States Navy. A brilliant engineer with a ferocious will and combative personality, he oversaw the invention of the world’s first practical nuclear power reactor. As important as the transition from sail to steam, his development of nuclear-propelled submarines and ships transformed naval power and Cold War strategy. They still influence world affairs today.

His disdain for naval regulations, indifference to the chain of command, and harsh, insulting language earned him enemies in the navy, but his achievements won him powerful friends in Congress and the White House. A Jew born in a Polish shtetl, Rickover ultimately became the longest-serving US military officer in history.

In this exciting biography, historian Marc Wortman explores the constant conflict Rickover faced and provoked, tracing how he revolutionized the navy and Cold War strategy.

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  1. Odin
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    Biography supreme

    As North Korea, Russia, and Iran ramp up their Cold War rhetoric and testing of nuclear power, a book like this is a reminder of just how miraculous developing nuclear power was. Admiral Rickover could be called the father of its development for both strategic power in the military and certainly in the realm of domestic energy as an option to oil and gas. His personality and achievements are well-researched and portrayed by Mr. Wortman in professional-style journalism. A well-rounded listen for anyone from teens on through to seniors. Highly recommended as a non-fiction joy to listen to.

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