LNC Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I read Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow over the last couple weeks. http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/0143034758/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253021206&sr=8-1 I have never been so completely absorbed in someone's life ever! It is a very well-written book! Imo, the author was rather taken with Hamilton's point of view, and he was sympathetic to Hamilton on many points. Let's just say Jefferson doesn't always come off well after reading this! My husband and children are laughing at my obsession! What other really well-written and absorbing biographies have you enjoyed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Last year I read John Adams by McCullough. Excellent, excellent. I love how McCullough told the events of the Revolution through the life, primarily of John Adams, but you will also come to know Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson and many other prominent colonial and British figures. I've just started reading 1776 and looks as though he will do the same in this book. Are you interested in Christian biographies? I seem to read more Christian bios than others! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in CA Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The memoirs of author Beverly Cleary. I read this a few months ago. Lots of interesting stuff about life "in the old days" as well as insight into how & why she became a writer. She gets a little self-absorbed about the lack of affection from her mother. But other than that, I really enjoyed it. I also read a short [essay? story?] by Roald Dahl about how he became a writer. I think it's fascinating to read about authors' childhoods and backgrounds, possibly because one of my kids could be a writer one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Last year I read John Adams by McCullough. Excellent, excellent. I love how McCullough told the events of the Revolution through the life, primarily of John Adams, but you will also come to know Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson and many other prominent colonial and British figures. I've just started reading 1776 and looks as though he will do the same in this book. Are you interested in Christian biographies? I seem to read more Christian bios than others! Lisa :iagree: That book was AWESOME!! Abigail Adams: Witness to a revelution made me fall in love with her. She is my hero. McCollough's John Adam's book solidified that love. I also loved Presidential Mothers...which was about the relationships of several presidents (Roosevelt- Clinton) and their relationships with their Mom's. Cokie Roberts wrote a book on the founding Mothers which was wonderful too...still, Abigail is my favorite. Christian Missionary Alliance put out a series of Missionary Biographies that were absolutley awe inspiring. I loved them. The Little Woman about Gladys Aylward...wonderful. Albert Marrin wrote some good bio's too. HTH Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I really liked Atoms in the Family about Fermi and written by his wife Eve Curie wrote a book about her mother, I think it is titled Madame Curie. It was good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Christian Missionary Alliance put out a series of Missionary Biographies that were absolutley awe inspiring. I loved them. Do you have a link to these? Thanks! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Eve Curie wrote a book about her mother, I think it is titled Madame Curie. It was good as well. :iagree: My great grandmother (or maybe her mother? I'd have to check dates) was at one of her seminars. I found a note in Grandpa's book :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Do you have a link to these? Thanks! Lisa Here is a link to the list. It is Called the Jaffray Collection of Missionary Portraits. Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/2IIYVNLJOSFIX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks Mommyfaithe! We attended Alliance churches for many years. Many of the pastors are former missionaries. Some of our favorite times were Sunday nights as we'd listen to our pastor recount amazing but harrowing accounts from his mission work in Laos during the Vietnam War era. Good stuff. Have a great day, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 How neat that your grandmother heard Curie speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Totto Chan and anything by Richard Feynman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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