John Adams by David McCullough
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Book Reviews of John Adams
Book Review: Absolutely Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Book Review: The Overlooked Adams
Summary: 5 Stars
kudos for David McCollough, once again, in writing an interesting and certainly revealing book about one of the most disparaged of our founding fathers.
This biography sets the record straight about John Adam's integrity, ingenuity, and genius. He rightly has been credited as the man who saved the constitution. He did make some mistakes later on, but they didn't have modern political analysts to help steer them clear of political land mines back then.
Read it twice, and going to do it again. Its that good.
Would that every scholar could research and honestly write as David McCullough. That's the highest praise I can think of.
Book Review: John Adams will gain your respect
Summary: 5 Stars
If you had the basic American History education, you will not even come close to understanding how important John Adams was to the American Revolution and to the development of the United States. Even though this book is thick, your interest will not fail, as his life goes through many stages. I was the most touched by how much John and his wife, Abigail, truly loved each other and expressed it in their letters to each other. I think a book just about Abigail would be just as interesting, as she held down the fort in the Colonies while John was in Europe. If you like American History, you will enjoy this book.Book Review: Could Not Put it Down!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I know a lot about the founding of the American republic, I was amazed at the depth and reach of David McCullough's work on John Adams. This book, although many pages long, does not overwhelm the reader, rather it brings the reader into the life and times of John, Abagail and their contemporaries. As a fan of McCullough's work, I was not surprised by this superb book, and it deserved every award it received - and more.
If you are interested in American history and great Americans, I can heartily recommend this book.
Book Review: Outstanding Historical Prose at its Best
Summary: 5 Stars
Perhaps the most accomplished historical biography I have ever read. The life of John Adams develops before our eyes with such clear, insightful imagery that I have purchased 5 copies for various friends and family. Clearly the 2004 Pulitzer was well deserved and earned by this epitome of Historical Biographies. I wish McCullough would ventured to assess the lifes of Lincoln, FDR or Polk. President Polk who was responsible for the Oregon, Texas, New Mexico and California acquisitions.