Grant | 
This is a long read at nearly 1000 pages. I‘m still working on it but it‘s a great biography about an extraordinary man who hasn‘t been fully appreciated by history. I learned a lot about the Civil War and have added several of the cited works to my TBR list.
pickWhat an amazing book about a pretty amazing person. Conveyed a real person, weaknesses along with the incredible contributions he made to the country, both during the Civil War and as president. One of the foremost advancers of equality for blacks. Ron Chernow is a master at conveying a sense of the times. This is my third read of one of his novels and I intend to read them all.
This was a hard-fought battle -- but you won! This is the very definition of stick-to-it-iveness, Jen!
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pickIt took forever but I finally finished!!! #chunksterchallenge2021 @Amiable
pickI finished this one today. It had scheduled it for 3 months at 959 pages, and finished early. I really enjoyed this. It was easy to read and packed full of information that I didn‘t know about Grant. I am glad I read it.
I also added it to my March #bookspinbingo list because I was going to finish it this month. It ended up being my #bookspin book. I am happy to be done to move on to something else, but so glad I read it.
My Chunkster Challengers are hitting their peaks! Way to go, Gina!
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pickFinished! Loved this very readable biography about Ulysses S Grant. I particularly appreciated his forgiving spirit during the Civil War and was interested to learn about his advocacy for public education, his trying to annex the Dominican Republic, his very diverse administration, and his relationship with Mark Twain.
I‘m so glad that I participated in the first quarter of the #chunksterchallenge2021 Thank you for hosting, @Amiable
pickExcellent and very readable narrative of the life of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president of the U.S. -- his early years, marriage, war service, presidency and post-presidential life. History shows that Grant was the right person at the right time to take command of the U.S. Army & end the Civil War. Tackling Reconstruction and the presidency proved to be a much bigger challenge for him, however. I came away with a greater appreciation for the man.
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I just finished Chapter 34 and have about 200 pages left. I‘ve learned so many things that just weren‘t taught in US American History...this book is so interesting and I‘m looking forward to reading more of this author.
And, I love that you can tell where I am in this book based on the creases in the spine. I love a well-worn book! @Amiable
Page 819/1,074. I think I can, I think I can...
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I am so excited about my March #bookspin and #doublespin books. I am about 300 pages from finishing Grant, and The Pearl will help me with my classics challenge.
Lazy #caturday with Frankie. He really blends in with that blanket! Slowly working through this book. I mean slowly.... #catsoflitsy
Way to go, CJ!
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Today‘s spontaneous book haul!! FINALLY was able to get some books I‘ve been eyeing and wanting for a while now! I can‘t wait to start Grant!! If anyone has read it or anything in the pic, please let me know your thoughts! 🤗. Oh, and off to the side there, those spirals belong to a lovely Kate Spade planner I got for a steal (original price was $30, I got it for $2!)
#chunksterchallenge2021 Check in: just finished Part Two and Chapter 24. Still on track to finish by the end of March. I‘m enjoying this book so much and would love to roadtrip to some of these Civil War sites. Thank you so much for hosting @Amiable
Work and pandemic-induced ennui have slowed me down so I‘m a bit behind in my #chunksterchallenge2021 book. I just made it to page 634 and the inauguration of U.S. Grant as our nation‘s 18th president. No worries, no pressure —one page at a time until the book is completed. Amiright, fellow Chunkster Challengers?
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We‘re six weeks into #ChunksterChallenge2021 —how is everyone doing? I just hit the 50% mark in my tagged chunkster (page 542 of 1,074, to be precise) with a wrap up of the Civil War. (Spoiler alert: the North won. 🙂) Now it‘s on to Reconstruction!
Also—please let me know if you don‘t want to be tagged anymore.
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Weekly check-in on Grant: just finished Chapter 18 and I‘m a little ahead of pace.
Today I looked up at my husband to tell him I now knew who just about every high school in my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida had been named after.
Thank you so much, Amy, @Amiable for hosting the #chunksterchallenge2021 I‘m really enjoying it!
I love when I discover a random and interesting factoid in my nonfiction reading that I can store away to pull out later in conversation. Even though my husband will call me Cliff Clavin when I do it . (That‘s a “Cheers” reference for you youngsters. 😀)
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Notwithstanding the whole debate about the appropriateness of naming American military bases after Confederate generals who supported secession ( 😖) ... you have to wonder why Bragg was honored in such a way when his own troops didn‘t even like or respect him. 🤔
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Week 3 of #chunksterchallenge2021 completed. Let‘s share any tips we are using to motivate ourselves to power through the big books! What works for you? What doesn‘t? How do you keep reading at a pace that works for you? Share your tried-and true tricks for others to utilize! My tips are in the comments below. ⬇️
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Interesting time to come across this quote from former president Ulysses S. Grant. 🤔
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This is a good example of what my grandmother used to call “book smart, life dumb.” 😄
Did your grandmas have any good sayings that you find yourself using years later?
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We're at Jan. 15, halfway through the month. How is everyone doing with their chunksters? Did you start? Are you keeping to a pace that satisfies you? Are you struggling? Personally, I have been having problems focusing -- it's been difficult to pay attention to anything given what's been happening in the news lately. 😬 Nevertheless, I persist! I'm currently on page 153 of 1074.
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I‘m participating in the #chunksterchallenge2021 hosted by @Amiable this year...I‘ve been going back and forth on book number four and have decided that this is my lineup.
Grant—Q1
Roots—Q2
Gone With The Wind—Q3
Lonesome Dove—Q4
Really excited to finally tackle these tomes! Thanks for hosting, Amy!
I finally got it and am going in! Planning on 15 pages per day to finish by the end of March.
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And away we go! Good luck with your climb, Chunkster Challengers!
I will be periodically posting with check-ins on our progress. If you don't want to be tagged or you've decided not to participate after all, let me know and I'll take you off the tag list. My goal is to provide encouragement, not to be the nagging mom who guilts you into reading! 😃
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There's still time to hop on board the #ChunksterChallenge2021 train! We have a number of climbers this year who are tackling various chunksters. You are welcome to join in on one (or more, if you're super ambitious!) of these or grab your own and come along! The goal is to read 100 pages per week until the book is completed. That's it! Come with us and finally get through whichever chunkster intimidates you.
Every year I choose a book that is approx. 1,000 pages and begin it on Jan. 1. The goal is 100 pages a week: easy, no pressure and done by mid-March! I alternate fiction and nonfiction. 2021 is a nonfiction year for me; I've selected the tagged book (1,074 pgs). Do you have a chunkster you've been wanting to tackle? Do you want encouragement on your journey? Join me in the #chunksterchallenge2021 and we will cheer each other on to the top!
I‘ve been hearing a lot of whining about Civil War losers and their associated statues (that should definitely be torn down) so I figured it was time to read 1,000+ pages about the guy who won the war for America.
There‘s only so much protesting and news-watching that you can do before you have to take a step back, unplug and immerse yourself in fashion and history. (Weird combination, I know, but it‘s my thing. Don‘t judge me 🤓)
