Jim Welke answers “I have not read McCullough. What book to...”

Harlow asked this question about John Adams:

I have not read McCullough. What book to read first? Book or audio?

Jim Welke Depends on what you like to read. McCullough does a lot of research and his writing is very detailed. As a pilot, "Wright Brothers" was a great read a…moreDepends on what you like to read. McCullough does a lot of research and his writing is very detailed. As a pilot, "Wright Brothers" was a great read and it's one of his shorter books. "1776" is a wonderful historical read and "John Adams" told me some very interesting things about our 2nd President. McCullough won Pulitzer's for "Truman" and "John Adams", you'll enjoy any of his books. (less)

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Godwin Yung I second Jim. I haven't read Wright Brothers, but have read and enjoyed immensely 1776 and John Adams. ...more
Apr 17, 2017 10:40AM · flag

Jim Welke If you liked "John Adams", you will also enjoy his books, "1776" and "Truman", both are very well researched. ...more
Apr 17, 2017 03:36PM · flag

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