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Over vacation, I read a good part of the second section of John Adams. I love this book! I was really touched by the strength that Abigail had, and the things that she did. Her husband was in Europe for years, and took, first one, than two of her sons, and she stayed at home. She took care of the children, kept a farm running and entertained and kept contact with members of Congress in the United States. John was a great man, but I don't think he could have accomplish so much, if Abigail hadn't been by his side.
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I have to agree with you. Abigail plays a very important part in all of this. I love how McCullough is able to show this through diary entries and letters. I was struck by a sentence on page 179. Adams mentions that he discusses with Abigail the appointment in France. They discuss, eventhough "there was never really a doubt about his going."
ReplyDelete"But his overriding sense of duty, his need to serve, his ambition, and as a patriot fiercely committed to the fight for Independence."
I am really changing my view of John and Abigail.
I loved John Adams as well. As if we don't have enough to read I checked out a new Biography about Abigail and started reading it last night, can't get enough. I really enjoy McCullough's writing style.
ReplyDeleteI just finished the book, and I too really enjoyed it. Abigail was an amazing woman. In the book McCullough said that Adams had written to his granddaughter Caroline about Abigail saying, "Never by word or look had she discouraged him from running all hazards for their country's liberties. Willingly, bravely, she had shared with him in all the dangerous consequences we had to hazard." I think that says a lot about her as a woman and a wife.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with what everyone has said about Abigail. What I found most interesting is how well-read she must have been. It's obvious she was well-versed in Shakespeare. It must have been fascinating for her to travel to Europe with John and see some of these plays in production.
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