John Adams is another powerful book by David McCullough (author of 1776, The Great Bridge, and Truman). Winner of Time Best Nonfiction Book of the Year, The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, the Academy of Diplomacy, and Christopher Awards, as well as the Revolutionary War Roundtable Prize. This book accounts the life of John Adams from his days as an independent, honest Yankee patriot, to his inauguration as the second president of the United States. This book is not only about politics, war, social issues; it is also about human nature and love, faith and virtue, ambition, friendship and betrayal, and the consequences of noble aspirations-a must read!
