A review by klmeyers
John Adams by David McCullough

5.0

This was honestly one of the most compelling books I have ever read. As someone who takes great interest in the American Revolution, I might be a tad biased in its praise, but I still believe that anyone can get through this book even without having a sufficient passion for history. I didn't think I'd be interested in a 751-page biography about one of the Founding Fathers, but now I take great offense in the fact that many Americans can't even name him as our second president. I knew nothing about him when I began reading, but by the end, I was crying at the description of his last days because I am an embarrassment to myself.
What I'm saying is: as far as biographies go, this one is pretty nifty.