• War and Remembrance

  • By: Herman Wouk
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
  • Length: 56 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,470 ratings)

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War and Remembrance

By: Herman Wouk
Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
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Publisher's summary

Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II, which begins with The Winds of War and continues here in War and Remembrance, stands as the crowning achievement of one of America's most celebrated storytellers. Like no other books about the war, Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events - and all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of World War II - as it immerses us in the lives of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.

These multimillion-copy best sellers are stirringly read by Kevin Pariseau for their first appearance in downloadable audio.

Also listen to The Winds of War.
©1978 Herman Wouk (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Brilliant…. An outstanding novel and at the same time a great work of history…. Wouk has more than recaptured the period; he has given it life." (Henry Kissinger)
"Those who lived through World War II can most fully appreciate the resonances in this uncommonly readable book. But it is clearly meant – and recommended – for those who did not." ( Time)
"Moving, thrilling fiction…. Wouk is a magnificent storyteller." ( Boston Globe)

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Educational Through a Good Story

Entertaining while providing an education about WWII and a deeper understanding of Jewish torment.

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Absolutely Incredible

This story is incredible and horrifying. Wouk captures events and emotions in a captivating way. I love history and historical fiction and this could pass as a historical text. Absolutely incredible. I highly recommend it.

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For those who appreciate historical fiction

In depth history that could not be more timely. The fictional part follows a family history enmeshed in the events of World War Two.

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The most powerful book I've ever read/listened

Not that many books to get us to think about what we really want to be as human beings, this book does.

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WoW

I can’t believe I listened to both novels but was definitely worth my time. I understand and respect so much more about that era than I did previously. Well written and well researched. I almost wish Io would have known those people. I wish I knew what happened to the characters after the war.

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Awesome and moving

This book and it’s predecessor, Winds of War, brought this monumental epoch to life. We must not forget the horrors of war nor the gigantic heroics of the ordinary people who lived, and died, because of it.

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Epic historical fiction

The accuracy and human perspective was gripping and heart wrenching. “The greatest catastrophe to visit mankind.”

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Best historical fiction

I’m no expert on historical fiction, but this is the best I’ve ever listened to. About sums it up. A masterpiece.

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Amazing!

Stunning! A must read that can serve to warn us to not let history repeat itself. Truly riveting. Do not be intimidated my the length of the books. Great narration. It takes you back to the era and left me hanging on every word.

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Never liked history

I have never consider myself as a history buff but this has given me a hunger to learn more of what actually happened in the past. This novel gave me so much information that I never had regarding WWII and allowed me to increase my knowledge while enjoying a wonderful story. I loved moving from one perspective of the world to another and being able to grasp the different way events were experienced by different parts of the world. Now I will be reading well researched historical novels and hoping I can enjoy them as much as I did this one.

Narration was wonderful, story was wonderful, hisory was presented in a way that will stay with me. A wonderful experience in every respect.

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