Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution

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Summary: Lovely
Review: Abigail Adams was a lady far ahead of her times. While she never thought women should run the most important things, she did feel that everyone should have certain rights-thoughts shared with her friend Thomas Jefferson. Bober does a wonderful job of showing the pain of separation Adams felt, her wanting for her husband of sons, and the sorrow she felt as all those she loved slowly passed away. But through it all, Abbey was willing to sacrifice it all for her country. Abbey should stand as a role model for us all.

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Summary: It was a great book for someone who believes in freedom!
Review: I think the book was very interesting. It told you all about her life,accomplishments,fears,and goals. I think you should read this book because it was interesting and exciting.

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Summary: Well-written and very involving.
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this biography, which I purchased on a visit to the Adams National Historic Site (sorry, amazon.com!). Abigail Adams was remarkable in so many ways, not least of which was her ability to convey the issues and tenor of her times through her letters. Natalie Bober does an exceptional job of bringing Abigail's world to life - not just the big ideas, but the small emotional details come to light, making these historical figures seem very real. I had always been an admirer of the Adamses and their extraordinary romantic and intellectual partnership - this book increased my admiration tenfold.

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Summary: Well-written and very involving.
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this biography, which I purchased on a visit to the Adams National Historic Site (sorry, amazon.com!). Abigail Adams was remarkable in so many ways, not least of which was her ability to convey the issues and tenor of her times through her letters. Natalie Bober does an exceptional job of bringing Abigail's world to life - not just the big ideas, but the small emotional details come to light, making these historical figures seem very real. I had always been an admirer of the Adamses and their extraordinary romantic and intellectual partnership - this book increased my admiration tenfold.

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Summary: Abigail Adams', life, presented as it was here, touched me
Review: It touched my inner soul and heart. The authors tender care and indicated admiration for Mrs. Adams truly shines through. The author presents her lovely and harsh at the same time life in a way that gives you a new way of thinking. You have to truly admire Abigail Adams and reserve a place in your heart and in your mind for the caress of Abagail Adams pen to paper.

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Summary: Are you sure it's the 21st Century?
Review: This book really takes you back in time. It is the most interesting biography I read, ever. It's a bit longer then most biographies at this reading level, but believe me it will go by fast. I learned information that I will keep for the rest of my life. I really felt I was a fly in the wall of Abigail Adam's many homes. The pictures also give you more for your imagination to build upon. Also in the book there are some of Abigail's letters. This shows what is really going on in Abigail's life. I found out that Abigail Adams was more then first lady and mother of a president she did some pretty courageous things. I felt like I was reading a fictional book, when really I was reading a quite informative, book.

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Summary: A compelling subject
Review: Without a doubt, Abigail Adams is one of the most compelling historical figures to emerge from our Revolutionary period. A complex person, she balanced both passion and intellectual pursuits in an era when just daily life and survival could be all-consuming. I think it is important, however, to separate the wonder of this subject from the actual book itself, the first half of which I found less than smoothly written or easy to follow. Bober's documentation naturally stems from the wealth of letters and diaries of the main figures but I often felt like I wasn't getting the full story through her editing. Her use of "dramatization" of events and scenes can be excused since the audience is a young readership, but it was a little disconcerting. Nevertheless, she has produced a good book (particularly the sections on Adam's vice-presidency and presidency).

Rating:
Summary: A compelling subject
Review: Without a doubt, Abigail Adams is one of the most compelling historical figures to emerge from our Revolutionary period. A complex person, she balanced both passion and intellectual pursuits in an era when just daily life and survival could be all-consuming. I think it is important, however, to separate the wonder of this subject from the actual book itself, the first half of which I found less than smoothly written or easy to follow. Bober's documentation naturally stems from the wealth of letters and diaries of the main figures but I often felt like I wasn't getting the full story through her editing. Her use of "dramatization" of events and scenes can be excused since the audience is a young readership, but it was a little disconcerting. Nevertheless, she has produced a good book (particularly the sections on Adam's vice-presidency and presidency).