John Adams by David McCullough Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of John Adams
Book Review: A Requiem for American Leaders?
Summary: 5 Stars
Might as well! With incredible stories about men with integrity, candor and valor, like the ones in this book, contemporary leaders who are oftentimes venal and corrupt don't stand a chance! It's a shame such leaders are a rare commodity these days!
Unlike our current leaders, John Adams was an incredible man and a patriotic maverick that helped bring America into the marvel it is today. His undeniable acumen and astute sense of logic made him a likely person to work on drafting the most important and currently under attack document in American history: The Constitution.
The book is rife with countless stories that are incredible on their own merit, that's why it's hard to pick and choose what to spotlight. However, I have to say that the most endearing and at times heartbreaking element in this biography was the correspondence between John Adams and his wife, Abigail Adams. So much of John Adams' soft and tender self was exposed in these letters and that definitely added a greater depth to an already great man.
Adams' integrity is also something very evident throughout the book. You see it in his practice as a lawyer, his relationship with his wife and family, his defiant stance in the face of the British being well aware that hanging was the punishment for treason, his unwavering desire to declare independence and write the Bill of Rights document. He was a visionary with a goal in mind and the right tools to get the job done. He never balked at hardship or challenge. He put his very life on the line protecting an idea he believed in. Alas, that's something I can't say about any of our current leaders.
John Adams is a great role model for all Americans and non-Americans alike. The story of his very accomplished and amazingly interesting life should be cherished and experienced and what a better medium to deliver that experience than a David McCullough book! Read it to get a glimpse of what real men and leaders are all about and maybe then you can make a prayer that one like John Adams comes along in the not very far future.
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: An Exceptional Read...
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books I have read in years. I highly recommend it.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: Excellent Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
It is an excellent book! It is very long, though. It is like reading history and a soap opera, at the same time !! His marriage to Abigail was trully a partnership!! Read it when you have alot of time and quiet,as it is very revering!