If I had a mental image of John Adams, it was of a rather dour individual who bridged the presidencies of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, whom my history teachers in high school and college seemed to find much more interesting.
Then came the 2008 miniseries John Adams, with Paul Giamatti in the title role and Laura Linney as his wife Abigail. I almost skipped it, but we decided to watch it. And I began to understand that my teachers and I had all missed the boat on this major figure of the American Revolution. I sought out some biographies and histories, and I discovered my understanding of the second U.S. president was seriously misguided.
It was with that improving understanding that I began reading Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution by Chris Mackowski.
To continue reading, please see my post today at Dancing Priest.
Some Wednesday Readings
Bob Dylan: ‘I’m a Religious Person’ Who Reads Scripture Daily – Stephanie Martin at Church Leaders.
Britain’s Great Self-Loathing Crusade – Matt Taibbi at Racket News.
Ghosts in the Field – Brian Miller at Notes from an East Tennessee Farmer.
