John Adams: A Life
by John E. Ferling
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Author: John E. FerlingEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-01
ISBN: 0945707142
Number of pages: 535
Publisher: Amer Political Biography Pr
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Book Review: A Very Human Perspective
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading both David McCullough's biography of Adams and now this one, I have concluded that Ferling's is the better of the two. The main reason is that although McCullough's is slightly more extensive, Ferling's book has a much more realistic view of the man. As his book Almost a Miracle shows the many tactical mistakes that Washington made, this book does the same with Adams. It makes sure to reckognize Adam's flaws as well as his virtues. For example, his frequent hypocracy, his recurrent neglect of family, his indecision, his self doubt, and his many political misjudgements are all fully acknowledged. Yet even with these faults, its overall view of Adams is still that of a great man.
In addition, Ferling's writing is practically as good as McCullough's, so read this book.
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JOHN ADAMS by John Ferling is part of the American Political Biography Press collection of definitive bigoraphies of the American Presidents.Presidents & Heads of State Books
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