lmcbride 's review for:

The Last Founding Father: James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness by Harlow Giles Unger

5.0

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I really liked this book because it was written in a way that was really intriguing. When you read it you can visualize Monroe’s life like a story. I loved the detail he put into covering his life before he was president too because his impact on our country is so much more than just the Era of Good Feelings like it is always portrayed. It was interesting to hear the author’s take on his failures in negotiations with England too and how it impacted his friendships with Jefferson and Madison. I also loved how much detail he put into describing Elizabeth Monroe as well. She is really interesting and definitely an unknown First Lady. His overarching theme of Monroe being the last founding father was also really captivating as you felt throughout the book and ending of an era.