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As an American History Teacher, I thought I knew pretty much about our Second President.

Reading this book has changed my understanding of what it was like to be a Founding Father! Not only are we witnessing one of the greatest love stories of the American Revolution and the formation of the United States, but as I read, I watched history, people and dates unfold before my eyes. As an admirer of Thomas Jefferson, it brought chills to me as John mentions his first conversation with Mr. Jefferson.

This book pulls the reader in and never lets go! Abigail Adams says to her husband to "remember the ladies," and John's response is a mere sentence about laughter.... Such understanding between two people... such depth and wisdom from a man who worked tirelessly not only to shape this nation, but to remain anchored to his wife and children at a time when he'd spent more time away from them than with.


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My Dearest Friend Letters of Abigail and John Adams Abigail Adams John Adams Margaret A Hogan C James Taylor Joseph J Ellis Books Reviews

I love this collection of letters between John and Abigail Adams. You become acquainted with them as you read, and then you can "hear" their voices saying the words! You come away with a respect for these two people as individuals, partners, and founders of our country.
** page 186 - "About an hour ago I received a Letter from you beginning in this manner - 'My Dearest Friend'. That one single expression dwelt upon my mind and playd about my Heart.." (Abigail Adams)***

The union between Abigail and John Adams was one that all marriages are meant to accomplish, yet very few actually do. They were matched; as Life's partners, lovers, friends and equals in all areas of importance, including the politics of the day, politics and movements so immense that it was a miracle their marriage could survive it at all, much less thrive on the danger and anxiety inherent with their time. Abigail was of an intelligence par with her husband, they could converse with each other - no doubt that was the unshakable bond beyond all else between them; and these wonderful historical documents are proof without doubt of what happened in the turbulent times before, during and after the Revolution. Their pen was a weapon against adversity, a way of finding comfort and support in any situation.

Abigail, in my view, must be considered one of the first women (along with Mercy Otis) with enough courage to speak up about women's rights, and she had the right partner to speak up to because he chose to listen carefully if not entirely - the times not being ripe as yet for such a radical idea. John Adams brushed some of it off tongue-in-cheek as he responded to her statements about education and other essential human rights for women, but it is clear that he valued her opinions and could not deny the truth behind her thoughts. She could not vote, and I imagine such a forbearance rankled in the psyche of such a remarkable woman. and he probably, at one time or another thought "Rats. One more vote might have done it for me." In fact, her remark to him "Do not forget the ladies" didn't bear fruit until decades later; slaves were given the right to vote 50 years before women were given that same right.

They were there for each other, if only by letters for most of the time during the early years when the important work of the Revolution must take preference over the home ground for John; when Abigail's duty, as she saw it, was to keep the home front in an even condition because that was the job description the Revolution assigned to her. Staunch patriots both, there was little whining on either side, yearning and loneliness was the only emotion divulged in their long-distance love and life affair, and it was also plain that they knew their letters would one day become part of the historical record that John once asked Thomas Jefferson "Who will write of it? Who can write of it?" Perhaps some of the critical elements of it will never be known, but it would seem that these three made a very good accounting of it as amateur historians.

All one has to do to stop complaining about the trials of their own present-day lives, is stop and read of the hardships thrust upon people by something being done for posterity, and the unselfish grit they demonstrated. Thinking of my own children as Abigail, in an incredible leap of faith, took all of hers to have them vaccinated for smallpox when the new vaccine might well have killed them too. When thinking of the choice she had to make in something as simple as what we take for granted now - vaccine against dread disease for loved ones - it is easy to see the sacrifices these people of the forefathers made for the rest of us. They wanted a new beginnings for a new nation, a fairer government, and they were willing to die to make it a reality for posterity. All of this was apparent in their letters to one another.

For people with an interest in the American Revolution, and the actual accountings of the people living it at the time, this book, along with "The Adams-Jefferson Letters" is priceless reading.

Other highly recommended American Revolution reading

** "Miracle at Philadelphia" by Catherine Drinker Bowen
** "Patriots - the men who started the American Revolution - by A.J. Langguth
** "Defiance of the Patriots" by Benjamin L. Carp
** "Three men of Boston" by John r. galvin
** "Jefferson" by Thomas Jefferson (Library of America)
** "Paul Revere's Ride" by David Hackett Fischer
** "American Colonies" by Alan Taylor
** "The First American" (Franklin) by H.W. Brands (Library of America)
** "1776" by David McCullough
** "John Adams" by David McCullough
** "Orators of the American Revolution" by Elias Lyman Magoon
** American Speeches" Political Oratory (Library of America) Nothing boring between these pages - the bravest and brightest intellects of our nation were available and hard at work speaking the minds of the rest of us - so that we might understand ourselves.
Our bookclub chose this book just about the same time that the John Adams Movie for TV came out. It could not have been at a better time. We got to know one of our founding fathers and his wife who was such a strong woman and the obvious love of his life. The reading was a bit difficult because it was all about their letters to one another written during that time period. But it was a great read. NancyHorse Sense A whimsical desktop guide to horse care
This book is a wonderful adjunct to the HBO series and David Mc Cullough's brilliant book.."John Adams". I have never been devoted to our American history, preferring instead Ancient cultures. I see what I have missed and vow to read more about the brave and devoted men and women who, indeed ,created our country. The love affair between John and Abigail seemed to provide the great man, as well as Thomas Jefferson, with the strength and comfort that spurred them on. Bravo!!
This is one of the best books I have ever read. The editor compiled the letters so that the story of their life flows smoothly. When letters are missing or the story seems to jump, the editor adds helpful historical notes. Apart from the excellent work of the editor, this is a true American love story. The depth of John and Abigail's friendship and love is apparent in every letter. You might need a box of tissue because parts of their story are tremendously sad (but I won't give away which parts). This collection of letters is engaging on a personal and emotional level, but also highly valuable for its historicity. These letters demonstrate a reality of our history that doesn't get taught in school. This is a must read for anyone interested in U.S. history, anyone interested in biography, and anyone interested in pure and honest love.
Gives great insight into one of the most storied relationships of the US founding. It's fascinating being privy to the correspondence between these two.
Should be required reading for all American History buffs. You will be amazed at the intelligence and vibrancy of our founding fathers/mothers. They are both good writers and their writing quality and the insights it contains increases over the years. Reading through these letters also gives an interesting view of how "American English" has evolved. This book will bring you to tears of both sadness and joy as you slowly realize what huge sacrifices and dangers these real people faced in inventing America day to day by the seat of their pants. Live through Bunker Hill and smallpox and surviving on potatoes and outsmarting the British with plenty of details. A hidden gem.
As an American History Teacher, I thought I knew pretty much about our Second President.

Reading this book has changed my understanding of what it was like to be a Founding Father! Not only are we witnessing one of the greatest love stories of the American Revolution and the formation of the United States, but as I read, I watched history, people and dates unfold before my eyes. As an admirer of Thomas Jefferson, it brought chills to me as John mentions his first conversation with Mr. Jefferson.

This book pulls the reader in and never lets go! Abigail Adams says to her husband to "remember the ladies," and John's response is a mere sentence about laughter.... Such understanding between two people... such depth and wisdom from a man who worked tirelessly not only to shape this nation, but to remain anchored to his wife and children at a time when he'd spent more time away from them than with.