John Adams

Presidents

by Stephen Feinstein

A biography of the second President of the United States, who also served as the country's ambassador to France and as its first Vice President, includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kiri S · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a person who doesn't often make it to the end of nonfiction books, I want to emphasize how in the time I was reading this book, I never felt bored or uninterested. I admire how it is short and sweet. It gets to the point, and is very clear to the reader. I like the way it is effectively organized. It spends just a few chapters on each stage of his life. From his childhood to his deathbed. The author does not show favoritism nor distaste towards Adams, he simply explains the events that occurred, what he thought of these events, and where they occurred. This kept things surprisingly interesting. Not long to the point where its stating useless facts nobody will remember surrounding the situation, just enough time for the reader to fully comprehend and appreciate the situation. I learned a lot from this book, however I wish the section on the Revolutionary War was longer. Overall it's a great way to get people started on historical and nonfiction books. It's also a great book to read if you're looking for a quick way to learn about John Adams or America in general.

[Glenn Hammer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The format to look like a web site was hard to follow.