The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell
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Book Reviews of The Wordy Shipmates
Book Review: Put this on the reading list for US history students, and on your list, too
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been quoting this book for a month now--it's so perfect during this ground-breaking election season. So much of our early history is eerily apropos to today. Well, maybe it's not so eerie, considering the influence the Winthrop era players have had on the founding of this country. Vowell is adept at tying the 17th century with the 20th and 21st centuries, and provides big enough chunks of original text to help make Winthrop and Williams and the rest of the wordy folks come alive, and for us to see them as three-dimensional people who may have been self-righteous but who also worried deeply about doing the right thing.
I checked this out of the library but am finally turning it back in and will buy a copy for my family and one for my history-buff mom. In addition to being a lively read, it's fairly short, considering its depth, so it won't get stuck on the bedside table with a bookmark in the the second chapter, like those tomes you thought would be good for your brain but turned out to be better for your sleep.
Book Review: Sarah Vowell wrote this book - say no more
Summary: 5 Stars
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Anyone out there seen Sarah Vowell on Letterman or interviewed on NPR??? Then you know she is quirky, original and smart. This book about the founding fathers is a great sequel to her book ASSASINATION VACATION! She is putting a contemporary spin on the founding fathers by inserting their point of view on some of the social issues politicized in current times. True historical facts, quotes and issues placed in a contemporary politics unveil some of the absurdity of today's political issues and at the same time humanize our founding fathers. Fans of history, fans of good humor and fans of politics will love this book. That is about everyone, right?Book Review: Loved it
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. I have also enjoyed Vowell's other books but for some reason, I couldn't put this one down. I've always been fascinated with this country's relationship with religion and the mix of religion and government. This book tells the story of some crucial original settlers and the complex role religion played in forming the values of the United States in a very entertaining and relevant way. I couldn't put it down and it inspired me to do my own additional research. LOVED IT!Book Review: Why is an Oklahoman writing about the founding of New England?
Summary: 5 Stars
Because she can and, more importantly, because she has a passion for this period in history. I absolutely enjoyed "Wordy Shipmates" and would recommend it to just about anybody who 1: has even a minor interest in history or 2: loves when a witty and fun writer adds some spice to a potentially dry read. This has put Sarah Vowell on my list and I'm excited about reading her others.Book Review: Sarah Vowell at her best!
Summary: 5 Stars
In this, Sarah Vowell's latest book, she continues to amaze us with her facts about the puritans and the pilgrams .....and all of those characters in our American History...in the delightful captivating way that only Sarah can make history riviting. keeping us reading non-stop. This is a book you must read, and as the quote from the dust jacket says, "Thou shalt enjoy it."