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John Adams 
| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Catalog: Book Release date: 2001-05-01 Media: Audio Cassette Format: Abridged, Audiobook Ean: 9780743504737 Book Isbn: 0743504739  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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 Written on November 17, 2008 Summary: We were fortunate to have him A wonderful book. I feel I am there in Massachusetts with John & Abigail Adams, & know them both as friends. Historically thorough and complete, it should be required reading in American schools. I loved it! Written on November 7, 2008 Summary: Fascinating and in depth... Like another reviewer, my larger introduction to John Adams was through the 1970s musical "1776". I became aware of David McCullough after purchasing his (unrelated) book, also called "1776". When I saw "John Adams" on a bookstore shelf, I cracked it open and was immediately intrigued. McCullough keeps the story moving, without dismissing details that help fill in a sense of time, place and person. The generous inclusion of personal correspondence, and not just that of the Adamses, was very beneficial in conveying (even authenticating) the motives and perspectives of the people involved. Adams was not perfect, and neither he nor McCullough ever comes close to describing him as such. But he was the essence of a good, principled man who unlike Thomas Jefferson, did not advocate standards he himself did not live by. He did not shift loyalties nor positions for political convenience. His integrity, industry and intellect are well-conveyed in this book, and it is obvious that he is to be admired for his life beyond the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Beyond Adams' story, I found it fascinating how vicious politics was very early in this country's history, and the role of the press who apparently had free rein in circulating the most libelous personal attacks to serve the ends of their preferred party. There appears to have been no provision at the time for litigation of libel, etc. (This was part of what led to the Sedition Act, which was neither conceived of nor desired by Adams. While a dark spot of his presidency, the Act must have seemed a prudent measure to him, given the untoward influence of the press in elections and appointments.) The nature of unlikely alliances, cloak-and-dagger scheming, and betrayal of ideals and people might seem a phenomenon of modern political times, especially in the recent campaign season, but the book shows how such a mood prevailed when the country was still in its infancy. In fact, it almost destroyed the nation's viability. Another role model emerges in the person of Abigail Adams. Physically she was less robust and healthy than John, but her clarity of thought and intuition matched and often exceeded his. They truly were soulmates in the highest sense of the word. For a study in personal courage and idealism, set in the richness of history, this book could take its place near the top. Written on November 7, 2008 Summary: Magnificent biography David McCullough paints a remarkable story of one of the greatest heroes in American history, John Adams. This underrated founding father and president finally gets his due as a devoted husband,father, and patriot, a man who did not seek great fame or honor, but had it thrust upon him. Adams emerges as a strong intellect, sharp debater, and clever diplomat,ready to engage in dangerous missions to save his country. A man does not need to be a soldier to fight for one's country. The tome is always accessible and readable, even for a casual reader. Don't let the size intimidate you. Written on November 6, 2008 Summary: Absolutely Amazing I don't usually write reviews or do this sort of thing but i feel like I have to. This book was absolutely amazing. I'm finding it extremely hard to read any other book from another author because David McCullough is so fantastic in his authoring of history. I was somewhat interested in history in the past but after reading this book, i have become OBSESSED. There are literally thousands of books AND DVD's of American History from the 1700's to 1900 ive ordered from Amazon in the past few months in my place because of David McCullough. I would recommend this book to anyone. It was truly truly phenomenal and David McCullough is not only a terrific story teller but a terrific man. Written on November 6, 2008 Summary: An Extraordinary Life Many Americans have scant knowledge of our country's 2nd President. He is typically eclipsed by those who came before and after him: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Those who may have an inkling of his Presidency most likely point only to one of his worst policy decisions: passge of the Alien and Sedition Acts. This book attempts to address this problem by providing an indepth look at the life of one of this country's most significant statesmen. McCullough approaches Adams through a unique lens: his writing style and narrative tries to put the reader in John Adam's shoes and it does so very well. As with most biographies from this time period, a majority of his content is drawn from the healthy amount of correspondence that flew between John Adams and those he was writing to. Insight into the 2nd President's personal life are taken from a rich correspondence between Mr. Adams and his wife Abagail. The result is a stunning biography that is both a tale of this man's life and a story of the forming of the United States. By extension, you learn about the stories of those Adams interacted with, the great statesman that came to be called our "Founding Fathers". The narrative is engaging and provides a unique insight into who these people were, their political viewpoints, and where they stood on the great policy debates of their time. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2001-05-01 | 2006-06-27 | 1993-06-14 | 1982-05-12 | 2004-05-04 |
| Media | Audio Cassette | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Format | Abridged, Audiobook | - | - | - | - |
| Number of pages | - | 400 | 1120 | 370 | 608 |
| Ean | 9780743504737 | 9780743226721 | 9780671869205 | 9780671447540 | 9780743258074 |
| Book Isbn | 0743504739 | 0743226720 | 0671869205 | 0671447548 | 074325807X |
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