Mayflower Voyage, Community, War by Nathaniel Philbrick

 

This book is written in such a way that I felt for all those involved as I never had in my school education. It was easy to read and filled with information that was new to me. I enjoy reading historical books, especially when it is obvious that time and research was invested in the creation of the story. 

I recommend this book highly.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Penguin Group in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Book Review: Louisa: The Extraordinary Live of Mrs. Adams

Louisa, by Louisa Thomas, is a detailed telling of the life of Louisa Adams, John Quincy Adams wife.

I practically absorb books with a historical view. However, I kept putting this one off, I suppose because I really do not know much about this couple in the first place. When I did pick it up I found it very interesting.

She was born in London right before the Revolutionary War. Her father was an American, while her mother was British. She and John Quincy Adams had a very close marriage and they were able to live in many interesting places. However, she was never sure who or what she was, so she had to create a sense of self and a voice.

I felt like this was a well-researched book about the former First Lady and I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in history, especially early American history.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Penguin Group Press in exchange for my honest review.