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My Dear Hamilton
My Dear Hamilton: Perfect for Fans of Hamilton - An American Musical | Stephanie Dray
127 posts | 80 read | 5 reading | 119 to read
A novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton A general's daughter... Coming of age on the perilous frontier of revolutionary New York, Elizabeth Schuyler champions the fight for independence. And when she meets Alexander Hamilton, Washington's penniless but passionate aide-de-camp, she's captivated by the young officer's charisma and brilliance. They fall in love, despite Hamilton's bastard birth and the uncertainties of war. A founding father's wife... But the union they create - in their marriage and the new nation - is far from perfect. From glittering inaugural balls to bloody street riots, the Hamiltons are at the center of it all - including the political treachery of America's first sex scandal, which forces Eliza to struggle through heartbreak and betrayal to find forgiveness. The last surviving light of the Revolution... When a duel destroys Eliza's hard-won peace, the grieving widow fights her husband's enemies to preserve Alexander's legacy. But long-buried secrets threaten everything Eliza believes about her marriage and her own legacy. Questioning her tireless devotion to the man and country that have broken her heart, she's left with one last battle - to understand the flawed man she married and imperfect union he could never have created without her...
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Scochrane26 I need to read more of Natalie Haynes‘ books. I‘ve only read A Thousand Ships. 3mo
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Sjoanns
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This book was so interesting and I shed more light on what it was like living during the age of when America was born. I know part of the book was fiction but it definitely stirred a sense of patriotism in me. Highly recommend.

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Sresendez12
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Even though I sat through a football game in 100 degree weather yesterday, I have finally broken out my fall dishes. Looking forward to a lazy day and hoping to finish the tagged book

Sleepswithbooks Love your bowl!! 3y
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Sresendez12
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I get up at the same time on weekends that I do during the week because it allows me at least one hour where my entire house is quiet. Hot coffee, leggings and a good book are all I need!

Elizabeth2 My favorite time to read! Enjoy! 3y
DivineDiana I agree with @Elizabeth2 3y
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Sills
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Eliza Hamilton was more than General Schuyler‘s daughter, and Hamilton‘s devoted wife. She was a frontierwoman, patriot, activist and warrior of her husband‘s legacy. A woman who personally knew 12 of the first 16 presidents among other Who‘s Who of American history. A forgiving woman who deeply loved her husband and fought to expose his works through many of his writings - this government, this nation would not exist without his efforts.

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Johanna414
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Mehso-so

Finished this today - it was ok. There were some things about it I really liked, and some things I didnt like at all... but it does make me want to rewatch the musical! I will get it in the mail ASAP #lmpbc @Jerdencon @kellyann28 @TheBookKeepers

TheBookKeepers I‘m mailing back Ten Thousand Doors of Jan today!! Sorry I finished it during our snow in and forgot until now that I hadn‘t taken it to post office 3y
Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers no problem! I'm not worried about it 3y
Jerdencon No rush - I felt the same about the book - wanted to like it more, 3y
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Johanna414
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I'm slowly making my way through this one - definitely wont be done by March 1st, but I'm hoping to get through most of it this weekend. I'm really enjoying it, but work has been more nuts than usual so I haven't really had the energy for historical fiction... I'm only about 200 pages in
@Jerdencon @kellyann28 @TheBookKeepers

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Johanna414
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Enjoying the house to myself this morning with some #audiostitching - it‘s been years since I‘ve done any cross stitch, but I was randomly in the mood.

Mitch Cool. I have this on my shelf waiting to get near the top of my TBR pile! Hope you enjoy! 3y
jb72 Cool 😎 I like audiostitching. I have a horror house I‘m working on. 3y
Johanna414 @jb72 that sounds awesome! Post a picture when you finish it! 3y
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TheBookKeepers
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Pickpick

Finished! I‘ll get this in the mail ASAP! @Johanna414 @kellyann28 @Jerdencon #lmpbc

Johanna414 Yay!! I'm looking forward to it! 3y
Johanna414 Got this today! 3y
TheBookKeepers Yay so glad! @Johanna414 also @kellyann28 and I are signing up again in group K if you wanna join another round! 3y
Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers I missed it! I‘ll try to catch the next round 3y
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Crystal83
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Pickpick

I love this book!!! I enjoyed it so much. I have a fascination with Alexander Hamilton and his family!!! Love it!!!!

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TheBookKeepers
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#lmpbc arrived in my book mail today! @kellyann28 @Jerdencon @Johanna414

kellyann28 Yay! Glad it got there and didn't try to compete with @Johanna414 's book 😂 3y
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kellyann28
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Panpan

This is definitely a case of "It's not you, it's me...." with this book. In 2020 I learned that fictional stories about real people don't mesh with me ? This will get mailed out this week! #LMPBC
@Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers @Jerdencon

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BethM
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2.99 and 3.99 today !

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kellyann28
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My next read for #LMPBC came today 🎉🎄
@Jerdencon @Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers

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Macnjen
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Audiobook. I really enjoyed this (long) story (20 hours) about Alexander Hamilton's wife, Eliza. It's a novel but rooted in history so I did learn quite a bit. The story is well laid out, well told and well narrated.

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Jerdencon
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#lmpbc #groupq
I was going to start the tagged book for this round since most of you picked it but I realized it‘s 621 pages! I don‘t have a problem with big books but I don‘t know if that‘s enough time for everyone to finish in a month. Let me know what you guys think... @Johanna414 @kellyann28 @TheBookKeepers
We can always pick one of the other choices..
The Girl in the Blue Coat, the Hollywood Daughter, or the Classic Grill

kellyann28 I'm okay with a big book ❤ 3y
TheBookKeepers I‘m down with it since it‘s Hamilton 😁 3y
Johanna414 I‘m good with a big book! I can download the audiobook and double up that way if it‘s a busy month (edited) 3y
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Jerdencon Great! I will get started on it as soon as I finish this rounds #lmpbc!
Excited to read it with you all!
3y
Jerdencon @kellyann28 I am almost done with the book - hoping to get it in the mail by tomorrow or Friday the latest! Just wanted to give you a heads up! 3y
kellyann28 No problem! Thank you so much ❤ 3y
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cathysaid
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Bailedbailed

Nope. #notforme

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Mtroiano
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Pickpick

I really enjoyed this one. I haven‘t seen Hamilton yet but now I want to!

Scochrane26 I finally got to see Hamilton. It‘s amazing! I haven‘t read this one, I read one of the others about Eliza. There‘s several that all came out at once. 4y
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Princess-Kingofkings
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I loved listening to this book. Here's your chance for a fabulous deal! 🎧

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R.L.Walker
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Pickpick

Great insight into our American Revolution and politics of the day. Eliza had a lot on her plate and was good to hear her story!

NikkiRobson73 Actually reading Hamilton at the moment I will have to check this one out next 4y
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Allylu
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Pickpick

I listened to the audiobook version of this book and I enjoyed it very much. It gave me a “behind-the-scenes” look at the American Revolution and the beginnings of our country. Eliza was a remarkable woman, intelligent and creative. She also seemed a bit naive when it came to Alexander‘s indiscretions. She did love him and was very concerned that he have his rightful place in history. She would have loved Lin Manuel-Miranda! #BookSpinBonanza

TheAromaofBooks Great review!!! 4y
Crazeedi Good review! I liked this book too 4y
Andrew65 This sounds great, cracking review. Have stacked it! 4y
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Allylu
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Found my next audiobook! I have lots of sewing to do! It‘s been in my Audible library for a little while, so here goes. #24B4Monday

Andrew65 Look forward to hearing your thoughts on this one. 4y
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BayouGirl85
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Pickpick

What a beautifully intriguing blend of history and fiction weaved by a unique point of view. Eliza is so complex behind such an extraordinary but flawed man. Her strength and wit is compelling. How incredible it is to think that our founding fathers children played together and they ate around the same tables. The passion of the people of this time to want to build a nation where all could prosper. The sacrifices they made for that dream.

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BlueStockingReviews
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Pickpick

I was drawn like a moth to a flame by this intriguing and enlightening historical fiction book...MY DEAR HAMILTON did not disappoint. https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/post/my-dear-hamilton

Crazeedi Great book!! 4y
sblbooks One of my favorites in 2018. 4y
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CourtneyReads72
Pickpick

It‘s long, but definitely worth the read. I learned so much about the founding of our country and feel like I have a better understanding of society during the time.

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Aswenson
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This was a rollercoaster of a book, and a rollercoaster of my feelings toward it. But overall a pick for sure.

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Princess-Kingofkings
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Just discovered these fun badges earned on Audible 🏅

ljuliel Just a heads up. The Dabbler is Dead. I joined Audible 5 years ago. It‘s never worked and they‘ve never removed it. Odd 🤔 4y
Birdsong28 They have slightly different names on the UK app! 📚 📖 4y
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Aswenson
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Frustrating listen... to me Eliza and Hamilton‘s relationship is one of subtle emotional abuse. I don‘t find her steadfastness admirable so much as sad. I very much understand that that was more the norm at that time, but it‘s still annoying.
Hamilton is prone to fits and tantrums and is selfish. Eliza does the best she can, but is too much of a doormat.
Yeah, yeah, he‘s a genius... meh.

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Princess-Kingofkings
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This story is truly wonderful ~ listening on Audible is such a treat.

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Princess-Kingofkings
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Confession time⏳~ I shouldn't have...but I did. I couldn't pass up this deal, especially after I had enjoyed America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray on audiobook 🎧 last year. I know I'll find understanding in this group. 🤣

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CMB
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Eliza Schuyler Hamilton was my kind of girl. She played a pivotal role in the founding of the U. S. She states,”I was SOMEONE before I met Alexander Hamilton.” This is well-researched & it could be argued that she earned founder status in her own right. Her chronicle is a Who‘s Who of the N.Y. frontier,the Revolution,and the first yrs. of the new republic. Thanks to the authors,Eliza commands the narrative & hers is a voice that should be heard.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty photo 🧡🧡 4y
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booksbrewsandbooze
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Currently reading My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie 📚 I love a good turn of phrase and these authors know how to craft beautiful sentences 💖 #booksbrewsandbooze #mydearhamilton #elizaschuyler #elizaschuylerhamilton #stephaniedray #laurakamoie

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rubyslippersreads
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#Ebookdeal for today. I enjoyed this one (although it‘s fiction, not memoir/biography). #kindledeal #Hamilton

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Areader2
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Pickpick

This was a wonderful historical fiction written by two authors Stephanie Dray&,Laura Kamoie. It is told by Eliza Hamilton,starting from the beginning of the revolution her trials and tribulations not only with her husband but with the politics.Hamilton was a passionate believer in the foundation of this country and she stood by him in life and after his death. Wonderful descriptions,fact and fiction interwoven, seamless story telling.

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Areader2
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All of us were part of making this great nation.
So many strived to make it a better place when they saw injustice happening. I am saddened to see where we are today.

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Areader2
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I have tried a million times to get the military time off my kindle oasis and nothing works it always goes back 🙄
Any ideas?!?

CouronneDhiver Go with it? 😂 I use military time at work, so it doesn‘t bother me now. Lol 5y
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Mc_cart_ny
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"Because none of our servants were breeding..." Ugh, what a phrase...

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umbrellagirl
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👍🏻 for this Goodreads giveaway.

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TheBookHippie
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The only cold medicine I'm allowed wires me ....so #24in48 kindle reading it is! I'm backlogged quite a bit...I've loaded this kindle with so many new reads recently it's time to clear some out📖📖📖📖📖📖🤧🤧🤧🤧😷⏰⏱🕰❄️🍵 happy reading everyone ❤️📖

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Sharpeipup
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Afternoon of treats - reading time, cup of tea & a blueberry almond muffin.

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Sharpeipup
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Taking a poll....Should I finally listen to the Hamilton Soundtrack before, during or after I read the book? 🎵🎶

MelissaSue81 All of the above? 5y
Lcsmcat Yes. 5y
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Littlestbookshelf
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Mehso-so

This was good book. I liked that Eliza was telling the story. The beginning of the book really drew me in. Eliza and Hamilton meeting, marrying and starting a family fascinated me. But there were a lot of dry spots in the middle, talking nothing but politics. The end, of course got interesting again. I would not reread this one but glad I read it.

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Littlestbookshelf
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Determined to finish my book today so I can start one of my new books. Lots of coffee today!! If you haven‘t tried highlander grogg coffee you should 😍

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Littlestbookshelf
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Mickey leggings, footy pajamas and nap time means time to read! It‘s a cold, rainy day here. I just wish I could get up to get coffee and a snack!

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Littlestbookshelf
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This makes the 4th time the title has been mentioned.

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Gina
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I am so smitten with Lafayette!

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Littlestbookshelf
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I am loving this book more and more!