Admiral Hyman Rickover

Engineer of Power (The Jewish Lives Series)

By: Marc Wortman

Narrated by: Paul Bellantoni

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.

©2022 Marc Wortman (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Insightful but incomplete

Really great story of one man’s impactful life. Glossed over many of the negatives only to touch on them briefly at the end. Overall a great listen.

A must for Rickover fans

Picked up some new knowledge about the admiral and his quest for nuclear power. Great listen!

Rickover

I have a lot of appreciation for this leader who has done so much for our nation

A portrait of one of history’s greatest Americans.

Rickover may not be a household name anymore, but he should be. An icon in the field of engineering and the first influencer to discuss the concept now known as extreme ownership.

Admiral Rickover

Love him or hate him a true Titan in American history. An excellent recount of the beginning and development of the nuclear Navy.