Rickover: Controversy and Genius: A Biography

The Biography of Admimiral Hyman G Rickover,the acknowledges "Father of the Nuclear Navy".Rickover was an acknowledged leader and engineering genius,he was also known for his ascerbic personality.He served his country for 60 years in the Navy.Over these years he made many powerful friends and just as powerful enemies.Finnally president Reagan was able to retire him,something two previous presidents weren't able to do.This is a well research and penetrating biography.