The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

There is almost too much detail to absorb for my taste, but no regrets. As the book concluded I found myself feeling proud and increasingly happy to be a American.

I'm ready to take my first walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and marvel in a way I couldn't have before I read this book. There's no way one can appreciate the blood, sweat, tears, frustrations, challenges and triumph that ensued from the building of this landmark.

This book presented detail about the people and the machinations behind the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. It was fascinating. I loved how the details of streets and neighborhoods that were affected were included. How they did this in that time and place is truly amazing. Enjoyed it very much.

I listened to this book after listening to McCullough's fascinating THE GREATER JOURNEY. Both books were compelling looks at 19th century history. This book offered amazing insight into one of the great feats of modern engineering, the politics that could have stopped its construction all together and the amazing men (and at least one woman) involved at every level. Highly recommend.

Listened to this book only because I fell in love with the Wright Brothers book from McCullough. I was not disappointed as the author allowed me to stand beside the great engineers of the bridge as it was being constructed. I think I suffered symptoms the bends as did the actual workers. Love McCullough and all he writes.

I got this book to listen to purely because of the author. I really wondered how interesting a book could be on building a bridge but boy was I wrong! This book had me listening at all hours of the night, and I really felt like I was there participating in the story. This isn't about building a bridge, it's about real people and their stories. It brought history to life, and I'd love someday to go check the bridge out. Well done from start to finish.

This book was really fascinating. Not ever having lived in New York I was more interested in this book to learn about NY in the early 19th Century and the trials and tribulations associated with building a bridge back then. What I learned was all of that, and more. Now, I want to fly to NY and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. This is classic McCullough, I would highly recommend. It was also very well read!

I listened to this book awhile ago and am finally getting around to writing the review. All I can say is I found this book and the techniques used to build the brige very interesting.

As with all David McCullough I have listen to this rates right up there with the rest. A well read and interesting history, so enterlaced with such facts that I find it hard to turn off my engine and go inside. A great listen with a great reader.

This book excels at describing one of the great feats of modern engineering, while also providing the reader with a looking-glass view of the late 19th century in New York. John and Washington Roebling are fascinating characters that will win your admiration and empathy.