Mr. Adams's Last Crusade : John Quincy Adams's Extraordinary Post-Presidential Life in Congress (Paperback)

from Schneider

Great overview of the post-presidential career of JQA. Wheelan's book sheds light on a part of American history that is usually glossed over, or completely by-passed. Shown as a flawed hero, a Cassandrian figure, patriot of the first order Mr. Adams list of accomplishments in Congress is somethin...

from dichosa

A wonderful quick read of a much overlooked U.S. President, who was more than just a President. This book covers his career in the U.S. Congress-he notably stated was his favorite 'position.' You appreciate his tenacity and dedication to the future of this country. This is a man who as a boy watc...

from mybucketlistofbooks

Focuses on the generally overlooked part of JQA's career, his post Presidential time in Congress, where he waged a one man crusade to lift the gag rule against debaing slavery. Pretty well written, no overwhelming revelations or new info, but just by spotlighting this time it is well worth a read...

from bfertig

Sometimes people are more successful in some phases of their life than others. John Quincy Adams (hereafter JQA), the 6th US President and the son of John Adams (the 2nd US President), had a remarkable life as a public servant and politician, but this book makes a solid case that he really hit hi...