Saving Monticello : The Levy Family's Epic Quest to Rescue the House that Jefferson Built

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Summary: A Great Book; Should Be Made Into A Movie
Review: This is a great book. A saga that is more than the story of how Monitcello was passed on through the years, but rather, a reflection of broader political and social history from the 1830s to the 1920s. Very detailed; interesting facts; some surprises; and as one editorial review has noted "rich with memorable, larger-than-life characters." If any serious Hollywood producer happens to be reading, the book offers a terrific story that could be made into a movie. I can't wait to read Marc Leepson's next book.

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Summary: Forgotten History
Review: This is an excellent book that details a forgotten piece of history - that another family owned this famous house longer than Jefferson did. The author has done an excellent job detailing that history that was at one time completely forgotten. If you are a history buff you will love this story.

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Summary: An Outstanding Accomplishment!
Review: To me Monticello is heaven on earth. It is one of Mr. Jefferson's most miraculous accomplishments and I cherish every minute that I am able to spend there. Until Saving Monticello I did not realize what a debt of gratitude we owe to the Levy family for rescuing this treasure. Marc Leepson brings the Levy family to life and he makes one shudder to learn of how terribly close our nation came to losing one of its masterpieces. I learned so much about an important era in Monticello's history.