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National Journal's michael hirsch

Holbrooke thought highly of himself, for good reason

Reading"Masters and Commanders," Andrew Roberts' magnificent account of British and American leaders in World War II, I was struck by how many of them, working prodigious hours and under great strain, were struck down by heart attacks while in their 60s. This doesn't happen anymore, I thought, with the blood pressure and cholesterol medicines many of us routinely take. Read More

Holbrooke thought highly of himself, for good reason

Reading"Masters and Commanders," Andrew Roberts' magnificent account of British and American leaders in World War II, I was struck by how many of them, working prodigious hours and under great strain, were struck down by heart attacks while in their 60s. This doesn't happen anymore, I thought, with the blood pressure and cholesterol medicines many of us routinely take. Read More
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