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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
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A good book for any U. S. Citizen to read. I feel this especially with Trump in the White House.
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I always felt a little bad for John Adams. Sandwiched between Washington and Jefferson, and left off of Mt. Rushmore, I wondered what did he do to make himself forgettable in American history. After reading his biography, I still don't get it! He was our first Vice-President and second President, giving him 12 years of straight leadership to our country. He spent time in France negotiating our alliance with France during the Revolution and was key in the creation of the Declaration of Independence. He was a middle class man, who didn't own a plantation or any slaves. He was a loving husband and scandal free. He also was able to have one of the most notorious public political feuds with his friend Thomas Jefferson that ended with reconciliation and continued friendship. I think he deserves a little more credit than he has gotten.
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I am a sucker for a good historical biography, and this is one of the best I have read. Although it is quite lengthy, I didn't feel mired down in information. McCullough writes history like a novel, and it held my interest throughout. I learned many things about the American Revolution and it's aftermath.
I also have just finished the first episode of the HBO miniseries adaptation of this book, and so far it is excellent.
I also have just finished the first episode of the HBO miniseries adaptation of this book, and so far it is excellent.
I've always been interested in learning more about John Adams, but this book really makes me now want to read about Abigail Adams - she was quite the woman and they had a very equal relationship which wasn't common at that time. I'm more impressed with Adams himself given his relationship with his wife.
This is a sympathetic look at an important founding father of the United States. It's full of biographical information that gives you insight into the man and his life.
I much preferred it to "Team of Rivals," in its writing style and because the characters were more familiar to me. John Adams was a flawed and brilliant personality and led a fascinating life. I recommend it for its lively literary style and breadth of detail.
I much preferred it to "Team of Rivals," in its writing style and because the characters were more familiar to me. John Adams was a flawed and brilliant personality and led a fascinating life. I recommend it for its lively literary style and breadth of detail.
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