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John Adams

ISBN-10:
141657588X
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
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Fantastic work. McCullough brings history to life. Very much so worth the read. And a thousand times better than the mini-series.
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Loved this book. John Adams was the force behind American Independence. His significance has been sorely overlooked.
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One of the best books I have read in a long time, really do recommend this book.
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Inspirational and insightful look into the life of a Christian statesman. Adams encourages me because he had clear and marked gifts, while at the same time being honest about his faults. His faults are indeed in view here, but not in the cynical critical mode of most contemporary biographies. Adams should stand taller among the founding fathers.
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One of the best Historical Biographies ever written! McCullough goes inside the life of this man who loved to work on his farm, but called to fate stepped up to the plate to become a founder of our nation. The interaction - warfare between Adams and Jefferson is clearly brought home to the reader through the letters written between them, as well as the deep love and admiration shared by...more
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  • ISBN-10: 0684813637
  • ISBN-13: 9780684813639
  • ISBN-10: 0743223136
  • ISBN-13: 9780743223133
  • ISBN-10: 0743504739
  • ISBN-13: 9780743504737
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