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John Adams

By: David McCullough
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Jan Maxwell
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The Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling biography of America’s founding father and second president that was the basis for the acclaimed HBO series, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.

In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second president of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as “out of his senses”; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history.

This is history on a grand scale—a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived. Americas Colonial Period Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Revolution & Founding United States War of 1812 American History Founding Fathers War US Constitution
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can't say I loved this, but it wasn't bad either. maybe john wasn't salacious enough a character to have an interesting biography. he seemed to be a level headed progressive man, with few character flaws. overall i came away thinking he was a good guy but can't really list his acheivements beyond establishing a navy, and advocating for the declaration.

this book couldve benefited by doing a characterisation of jefferson included, not unlike a great book of taft and roosevelt. i wonder if the author glossed over any scandals or unbecoming events or if adams just wasn't involved in any. he even seems to befriend his enemies.

it just didn't make for super interesting listening. wish it would've given more context to the historical timeframe or given us something more to sink our teeth into. well written and researched I can't go above 4 stars and the narrators voice droned for me at times.

above average biography of above average man

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