Abigail and John: Portrait of a Marriage book by Edith Gelles
By Edith GellesMarried in 1764, Abigail and John Adams worked side by side for a decade, raising a family while John became one of the most prosperous, respected lawyers in Massachusetts. When his duties as a statesman and diplomat during the Revolutionary War expanded, Abigail and John endured lengthy separations. But their loyalty and love remained strong, as their passionate, forthright letters attest. It's in this correspondence that Abigail comes into her own as an independent woman. It's also in these exchanges that we learn about the familial tragedies that tested them: the early deaths of their son Charles from alcoholism and their daughter Nabby from breast cancer. As much a romance as it is a lively chapter in early American history, Abigail and John is an inspirational portrait of a couple who endured the turmoil and trials of a revolution, and in so doing paved the way for the birth of a nation.
Book details
- Hardcover
- 357 pages
- English
- 9780061353871
- 0061353876
About Edith Gelles
edith gelles was Read More about Edith Gelles
More Books By Edith Gelles
People who bought this also bought
The Unmistakable Touch of Grace: How to Recognize and Respond to the Spiritual Signposts in Your Life
Used Book
The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want by Dave Kerpen
New Book
Please Don't Drink from the Finger Bowl: An Executive Guide for Business Protocol
Used Book
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness book by Dave Ramsey
New Book
Soul Communication: Opening Your Spiritual Channels for Success and Fulfillment book by Zhi Gang Sha
New Book
1000 Best Wedding Bargains: Insider Secrets from Industry Experts!
Used Book
Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard H. Thaler
New Book
Wealth Without Risk : How to Develop a Personal Fortune Without Going Out on a Limb
Used Book
Sole survivor: The Battle of Midway and its effects on his life book by George Gay
Used Book
Prepared: What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life book by Diane Tavenner
New Book
Managing India?s Small Industrial Economy: The Catalytic Role of Industrial Counsellors and Policy Makers
Used Book
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America : A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
Used Book