First Family: Abigail and John Adams, (Paperback)

from Juva

Easy to read. Interesting and revealing, this study of the letters between John and Abigail Adams creates a realistic snapshot of the political and personal lives of this founding family. The two historical figures come to life on the page. Much recommended.

from jayde1599

Synopsis: John and Abigail Adams, in a way, knew that they were making history. They preserved much of their personal correspondence and journals for future generations. Luckily for history, they spent much of their marriage apart. Abigail stayed at their home in Quincy raising family and keeping...

from msaucier818

I very much enjoyed this book and give it closer to a 4.5 rating. I love reading about John and Abigail Adams and their family and this book was obviously all about their personal and public lives. There was nothing new in this book in terms of the role the Adams family played in the Revolutionar...

from yukon92

Interesting look at the letters between Abigail and John Adams over the course of their 54 year marriage. Researched in great detail.... but still a little "dry."

from stevesmits

In a similar vein to Ellis's other books on the nation's founders (First Brothers, Revolutionary Summer, Thomas Jefferson: American Sphinx) Ellis gives us a close look at two who are among the most notable of the pantheon: John and Abigail Adams. The couple left volumes of personal letters that l...