John's review
American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic by Joseph J. Ellis
This is a great book for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the founding of our great country. Not only does it discuss the successes of founding, but the mistakes that the founders made. The book shows that these men, who we think of as godly, had flaws just like anyone else. Nonetheless, Ellis makes sure to state that what the founders accomplished was nothing short of amazing. As a former history major, and a lover of all things American history, I really enjoyed this book. It was also nice to read at the same time that HBO was airing their miniseries about John Adams.
