Thomas J. Knock

First of all, I would like to congratulate Mr. Thomas J. Knock for his wonderful book about one of the greatest South Dakotans, if not the world. I would also like to extend my deepest condolences that Senator McGovern was unable to read this book. I am getting emotional. I was at his memorial in Sioux Falls with V.P. Joe Biden and very important congressmen and congresswomen. It was very touching and very George. I was about 4 years old, watching him on the news on Grandma's tv in 1969. I saw him on a float during a parade and felt like he was a very handsome and caring "God-like" man. I saw him on tv, so it was the best thing to see him in person. I read much about his early life, and how that affected his future concerns while reading this book.

A son of a Methodist preacher, attending DWU to become one himself. Then, changing course and obtaining a P.H.d. in history....all after his flying missions in WWII. It was in Italy during the war that he witnessed hunger and near starvation. His big three concerns and commitments were: agriculture, education, and hunger, Mr. Knock wrote about in this book. He also explains why they meant so much to our Senator from South Dakota. He was the one who brought about the free lunch program for all children in poverty in the United States. Senator McGovern meant so much to us South Dakotans, people all over the country and beyond. This book is a must read.

Thank you to Princeton University Press, Mr. Thomas J. Knock and NetGalley for giving me a free copy of this book to read and give my honest review.… (mais)