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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
This was an absolutely amazing read. Long, yes, but totally worth it. I feel like Adam's was my kind of person/president. Plus there were so many discussion that I feel like be so meaningful to modern dialog.
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A profound and very human portrait of the second President of the United States. It draws from many sources but especially from Adams’ own letters and those with whom he knew or interacted. I was especially moved by the attention paid not just to him but to his wife, Abigail. Also, I learned a lot about several people from this but Thomas Jefferson received special attention - rightly so given their relationship. I highly recommend this. It’s a lot but it’s worth it.
I'm sure this would have gotten more stars from me if I had actually read it--I listened to it in the car and found myself having a hard time staying with it and paying attention. I guess I should stick to reading my books personally!!
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An expansive look at one of our most important founding fathers. The book shows Adams’ key role in independence, and gives a fair portrayal of his presidency. Interesting that the times Washington, Adams and Jefferson said were their happiest were after their presidencies, when they returned to Mt. Vernon, Quincy and Monticello. A good and interesting read.
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Very well researched, well constructed historical autobiography. The novel appears in 3 parts: Adam's Beginnings, Life as an Ambassador in Europe, and his "splendid misery" as VP and Prez of this Nation.
I truly resonated with Adam's struggle as a leader. Although a true conservative at the time, this federalist battled party strife, foreign policy time bombs and got raped in the newspaper on a daily basis. The history of party politics and his 15 year feud with Thomas Jefferson is worth the lengthy (600 pages) read. Although, I wish the author was a little less "hero worshiping" in his prose, I appreciate his moderately fair approach to this often overlooked President.
I truly resonated with Adam's struggle as a leader. Although a true conservative at the time, this federalist battled party strife, foreign policy time bombs and got raped in the newspaper on a daily basis. The history of party politics and his 15 year feud with Thomas Jefferson is worth the lengthy (600 pages) read. Although, I wish the author was a little less "hero worshiping" in his prose, I appreciate his moderately fair approach to this often overlooked President.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced