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A review by kessler21
John Adams by David McCullough
4.0
I liked John Adams. He seemed to be the most like myself compared with the other Presidents I have learned about.
I enjoyed learning about his loyalty and desire to mend relationships even with "enemies".
I am surprised to learn John Adams "missed" most of the Revolutionary War serving as an ambassador, as well as Thomas Jefferson.
The political turmoil we see every 4 years is not a new thing. Tensions and divisions seem to have been high as soon as Washington left office.
A great read. I liked Adams as a man. Interesting to see the first couple Presidents were not "politicians" in the sense we define the word now. Adams was not a maneuverer when compared to others around him such as Jefferson.
I look forward to continuing my Presidential biographies.
I enjoyed learning about his loyalty and desire to mend relationships even with "enemies".
I am surprised to learn John Adams "missed" most of the Revolutionary War serving as an ambassador, as well as Thomas Jefferson.
The political turmoil we see every 4 years is not a new thing. Tensions and divisions seem to have been high as soon as Washington left office.
A great read. I liked Adams as a man. Interesting to see the first couple Presidents were not "politicians" in the sense we define the word now. Adams was not a maneuverer when compared to others around him such as Jefferson.
I look forward to continuing my Presidential biographies.