Founding Fathers Uncommon Heroes

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Summary: The best book there is out there.
Review: Any reader of this book, who would not let blind patriotism erode his or her morality, will refuse to be swayed by the sycophantic elements that greased the book.
Certainly, the "founding fathers" are 'uncommon heroes' of independence. However, when it boils-down to true liberty and justice, they become the exact opposite of 'uncommon heroes': uncommon villains! The fact that they screamed freedom and condoned slavery testified to this point.
It is time that we emancipate our minds, and understand that independence does not always connote freedom and justice.

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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: At last a book that masterfully brings our Founding Fathers to life! Steve Allen has captured both the awe-inspiring and shocking facts about these men and put them into one easy-to-read literary work. I was surprised to discover the daily "air-baths" of Benjamin Franklin, together with his rascally ways of getting the closest seat near the fire. I was also touched by Franklin's resolutions to become a better person. The vision of George Washington to win his battles is unparalled. And I never knew that Patrick Henry had 17 children! A wonderful book!

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Summary: Wow! Enjoyable History!
Review: I have always been interested in historical information, especially about our country's Founding Fathers. I was extremely surprised to be entertained in addition to gaining more insight to our Founding Fathers than can be found from any other single resource that I am aware of. This is one of the very few books that I have recommended and will continue to recommend to my friends and colleagues.

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Summary: The best book there is out there.
Review: I Love this book it has so much information to gain form it for such a little cost. I think that everyone should get this book you will learn so much about the leaders that have bulit this county.

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Summary: Wonderfully done!
Review: Mr. Allen has put together a magnificent work here. The book features 6 subjects: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Each biography is in the 35 - 40 page range and goes a little deeper than a basic work. Mr. Allen gives the reader the basic information and hits the highlights, but also delves into personal nuances and incidents of each subject.

Each chapter is informative and enjoyable, but Mr. Allen's admiration for Thomas Jefferson shows through. I cannot fault him for that. If I were to commit to such an endeavor, it would surely be slanted toward the greatness of Patrick Henry. I suppose it is most difficult to undertake such a challenge without allowing a certain amount of personal bias to show through.

The final 75 or so pages are filler material that, unlike most filler material, is quite interesting and useful. There is a wonderfully compiled timeline of the lives and major events of the subjects. The book is completed with a wonderful appendix which contains a section where the author debunks some of the myths propagated though the years about some of our founders. Readers wishing to learn more about the founders are sure to find many titles to add to their reading list from the author's endnotes and bibliography.

You will enjoy this unique book and its many anecdotes not often told about these founders. This book would be a tremendous asset for any home-school program.


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Summary: A Must Read
Review: My wife and I have both read this really great book.Every American should know this information by heart. It makes us even more proud to be an American and to appreciate what our "Founding Fathers" went through to give us such a wonderful heritage. They were truly dedicated,intelligent men who were willing to sacrifice everything,if need be,in order to get their new nation started on Godly principles.
Our Constitution is as valid today(maybe even more so) as it was when ratified inspite of many court decisions which have tried to change the origional intent of the framers.
We recommend that this book be past of every school's history curriculum

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read
Review: My wife and I have both read this really great book.Every American should know this information by heart. It makes us even more proud to be an American and to appreciate what our "Founding Fathers" went through to give us such a wonderful heritage. They were truly dedicated,intelligent men who were willing to sacrifice everything,if need be,in order to get their new nation started on Godly principles.
Our Constitution is as valid today(maybe even more so) as it was when ratified inspite of many court decisions which have tried to change the origional intent of the framers.
We recommend that this book be past of every school's history curriculum

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Summary: Brings these men to life!
Review: The way history is often taught in American schools is to cram a lot of names, dates and figures in just long enough to pass a test, then subsequently forget them. Reading Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes reminded me just how fascinating American history truly is, and how rich a heritage we have. So many of the freedoms we enjoy today we owe to sacrifices these men and other men and women made, yet they faced many of the same personal challenges and crises we encounter today. The book reveals many interesting, humorous and touching tidbits about their lives, bringing them to life like never before. I couldn't put it down, and I hope it is followed by another profiling others who helped make America the great country it is today!

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: What a wonderful book! It is clear to me now why our country has always been and remains such a great nation. This book has opened my eyes on such a personal level to the amazing men who founded this country. They were men of character and integrity. As I read page after page, I felt that I was not only learning "about" these great individuals, but that I was getting to know them. Steven W. Allen succeeds in bringing them to life by relating many personal stories from their lives that I've never read in any other historical work about the Founding Fathers. I loved it!