A More Perfect Union: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0722DBHSJ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 268 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Then, a discovery about Thomas Jefferson, one that could sway the election, imperils not only Johnny's future but also his life. There's just one catch: Johnny must learn to pass for white. In the end, Johnny learns who his real friends are - and the truth behind the great promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.. He finds a spirited and lovely confidante in Kate, one of the few who knows that Johnny's father had been born a slave. Even his hero, John Adams, believes the gifted boy will go far. But as he moves closer toward the new city of Washington, Johnny leaves Kate behind, falling instead for a prominent Maryland heiress who may not have his best interests at heart. Embroiled in the vicious politics of the approaching election, Johnny lives every moment at risk of being unma
"Excellent historic novel" according to Woodsever. This is an impressive series and this particular book was very well done. After reading the Author's Notes at the end, I have to whole-heartedly agree with her statement that politics are no different now than then. It's a very true and sad thought. As to Johnny's racial identity dilemma and crisis I say "bravo" for excellent writing and in-depth character analyses of this profoundly intelligently gifted young man. I have seen, firsthand, the deconstructing of such a young, enthusiatic, energetic and brilliant young man intimately, and this author cap. Cora said From 1800 to "From 1800 to 2017: A Lovely Conclusion to the Trilogy" according to Cora. "Why should they live in fear for their families because their leaders could not work together?" --from A More Perfect UnionFinally—the third book in the series! I am committed fan of the first two, and found this one to be a solid narrative in its own right. You do not need to read books 1 & 2 to fully appreciate A More Perfect Union and its hero, John Watkins Boylston (though of course it explains some of the other characters’ backstories).Despite my life-long preference for female protagonists (what can I say? It's a personal bias), I w. 017: A Lovely Conclusion to the Trilogy. "Why should they live in fear for their families because their leaders could not work together?" --from A More Perfect UnionFinally—the third book in the series! I am committed fan of the first two, and found this one to be a solid narrative in its own right. You do not need to read books 1 & "From 1800 to 2017: A Lovely Conclusion to the Trilogy" according to Cora. "Why should they live in fear for their families because their leaders could not work together?" --from A More Perfect UnionFinally—the third book in the series! I am committed fan of the first two, and found this one to be a solid narrative in its own right. You do not need to read books 1 & 2 to fully appreciate A More Perfect Union and its hero, John Watkins Boylston (though of course it explains some of the other characters’ backstories).Despite my life-long preference for female protagonists (what can I say? It's a personal bias), I w. to fully appreciate A More Perfect Union and its hero, John Watkins Boylston (though of course it explains some of the other characters’ backstories).Despite my life-long preference for female protagonists (what can I say? It's a personal bias), I w. Wonderful series Lover of history found these stories magnificent interests.Accurate historically and brimming with emotion.I felt interaction between family and friends in that period just as charged as we see it all around us today in our time.RECOMMEND SERIES IN ORDER