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Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson | Gordon S. Wood

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It was interesting to read just how different Adams and Jefferson were, yet it is unlikely this nation could have succeeded without such differences in the founders. The hope and optimism of Jefferson to help it take off, the wisdom and cynicism of Adams to keep it from flying away. Well written. A worthwhile read.

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Alexander Hamilton | Ron Chernow

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Alexander Hamilton | Ron Chernow

More than 700 pages…we‘re going to see how this goes.

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Alexander Hamilton | Ron Chernow

Hunkered down with Frankie and my #chunksterchallenge2023 read this morning!

GinaKButler I‘m reading this one, too! 3y

JenReadsAlot @GinaKButler it's slow going, but I think it's good. 3y

RaeLovesToRead Haiiii Frankie!!! 🥰🥰🥰 You so cute! 3y

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GinaKButler @JenReadsAlot It‘s a little dry, but definitely informative! 3y

dabbe Frankie says RELAX! ❣️🐾❣️ 3y

BookNAround Frankie‘s the bomb! 3y

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brittanyreads

Alexander Hamilton | Ron Chernow

Finally had the opportunity to see Hamilton!
It is just as amazing as people say!
I grabbed Chernow's book during intermission and I'm making it a new 2023 reading goal to finish all 731 pgs by year's end!
I may start with the shorter book about Lafayette 🙃 I'm fascinated about his role in the war.

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Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

MatchlessMarie I enjoyed the Chernow biography. Definitely didn‘t feel like a textbook to me. 3y

brittanyreads Happy to hear! I have an insatiable thirst for learning, so I can wait to deep dive into Hamilton's life and that key period of US history. Idk why I don't pick up more historical nonfiction, honestly. @MatchlessMarie 3y

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MatchlessMarie @BrittanyReads Chernow also did a biography of George Washington that I started some time back but my hold expired before I finished. I should get back to that one some time this year. 3y

Kappadeemom I just saw it last week in Tampa at the Straz too and it was fantastic! That cast is so talented👏👏 Do you live in the Tampa area? (edited) 3y

brittanyreads Yes, I do! @Kappadeemom The show was so wonderful I already want to see it again! Haha We did brunch at Oxford Exchange and then Hamilton. Perfect day! 3y

Kappadeemom @BrittanyReads my son loves the champagne bar at Oxford..lol. We used to live in Seminole but we moved to Ruskin in April. 😁 3y

brittanyreads Nice! @Kappadeemom I hope you're enjoying it there! 3y

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Alexander Hamilton | Ron Chernow

I watched Hamilton at the Straz in Tampa this afternoon with my daughter. Then started this chunkster for quarter 1 of the #chunksterchallenge for 2023 with @GinaKButler . 2023 is going to be a good one!

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JenReadsAlot I'm reading that one too! 3y

GinaKButler Looking forward to an excellent reading year! 3y

Amiable I read this book before I saw the musical on Broadway—I‘m still amazed by what Lin-Manuel Miranda did with it! 3y

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Susanita

Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation | Joseph J. Ellis

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/07/04/july-4-declare-independence-f...

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DivineDiana Thank you for sharing the article! Well said! 🇺🇸 3y

megnews “like the country they shaped, they were complicated. They were brilliant and visionary, and weak and compromised. It does not diminish their accomplishments to see that they were human beings.” ❤️ 3y

Leftcoastzen Wonderful article, thank you for posting! 3y

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