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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
I'm not sure there's anything I can add to this book that hasn't been already said. Here are three main thoughts
1. It's unbelievable that from the start, nothing was perfect (or even close) but it persisted. And it persists today, struggling with the exact same problems of human nature that John Adams so often lamented.
2. That despite their idolized stature today, at their heart, they were just men. Except for Jefferson who always saw himself as greater than most.
3. John Adams was who he was because of the love and support and understanding of Abigail. I know this book was about John Adams (it's sort of in the title) but Abigail was truly my favorite character.
1. It's unbelievable that from the start, nothing was perfect (or even close) but it persisted. And it persists today, struggling with the exact same problems of human nature that John Adams so often lamented.
2. That despite their idolized stature today, at their heart, they were just men. Except for Jefferson who always saw himself as greater than most.
3. John Adams was who he was because of the love and support and understanding of Abigail. I know this book was about John Adams (it's sort of in the title) but Abigail was truly my favorite character.
Really thought it was going to be drier than it was, but McCullough kept it going. Very interesting biography.
A true epic and amazing tome, this recounting of Adam's' life, including his relationship with Jefferson, will remind the reader of the stunning beginning of our nation. Without the letters written between John and Abigail, John and Jefferson and other compatriots, we would not know many of the intimate details of this time in history. As I read, I was reminded that in this digital age, we have lost most of our print correspondence. What might be the ramifications of a dwindling historic record?
After listening to this book I am wondering why John Adams isn't on Mount Rushmore. I believe he contributed just as much to making this country great as did George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, both who he knew well. He was very much part of the backbone of our great country. Not only was he influential in forming our government, but he served as a minister to France and England, as the vice president under Washington and as our second president.
I also admire his relationship with is wife, Abigail. She was amazing too. She sure carried a heavy burden to allow her husband to serve the country as he did. He was absent for a lot of years. John Adams was also highly intelligent. He was very well read, loved books, and kept learning clear until his death. What a man!
I was very touched to learn that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4th just hours apart. They were very patriotic.
I also admire his relationship with is wife, Abigail. She was amazing too. She sure carried a heavy burden to allow her husband to serve the country as he did. He was absent for a lot of years. John Adams was also highly intelligent. He was very well read, loved books, and kept learning clear until his death. What a man!
I was very touched to learn that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4th just hours apart. They were very patriotic.
McCullough gives a brilliant portrait of a Founding Father, flaws and all.
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
informative
medium-paced
SO LONG. oh my god. the best part was the snark about thomas jefferson, anyway.
I have really enjoyed other biographies and books by David McCullough's but this one just didn't jive with me. I don't think it was the author's writing style or the layout of the book, etc; I'm just not that interested in John Adams. I made it about halfway through the many CDs of the audio books. It was a quick grab from the library as I needed an audio book for a long drive for work and the one I had requested online wasn't in yet. Sometimes those random grabs surprise you and you get something more enjoyable than expected, but old Johnnie Adams just wasn't the one for me.
very interesting and detailed, gets a little slow at the end and just wanted to finish it