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This is the life of Abigail Adams, wife of patriot John Adams, who became the most influential woman in Revolutionary America. Rich with excerpts from her personal letters, Dearest Friend captures the public and private sides of this fascinating woman, who was both an advocate of slave emancipation and a burgeoning feminist, urging her husband to "Remember the Ladies" as he framed the laws of their new country.
John and Abigail Adams married for love. While John traveled in America and abroa... (show more)
Reviews (14)
You can't read this book without having complete admiration for Abigail as one of the most fascinating, intelligent, feminine and powerful women in American history.
Great book. Enjoyed the history, and learned just how strong a woman can be.
Sadly stiff read. The only good part about this book were the actual letters she wrote to her husband....she was an amazing author...too bad the author of this book was not. Did not do it justic!