I first heard about this HBO seven-part movie series featuring Paul Giamatti from facebook. Unfortunately, it was so popular at our library that I had to keep watch on the returns in order to check it out myself and I work at the library. It was worth the wait! This was quite a series. It chronicled most of John Adam’s political life and his role in founding our country. The depiction of his life and role was fascinating. So much so that my husband and I watched a dvd from it nearly every night, wanting to know what would happen next.
I learned more about John Adams than I ever had before. I was amazed at his tenacity and perseverance that led to us having independence from Britain. Granted, he was a stubborn, opinionated person. However, it was these qualities that made him who he was…a leader and ultimately, Vice-President and President of the United States. I was surprised to learn how much his wife affected his decisions. He sought her advice time after time despite his being a college graduate and she having no formal education.
An amazing love story and a riveting historical account of the early years of our country’s existence and unforgettable glimpses into the lives and roles of other important historical figures of that same time period-Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and many others. Those who view this series will not be disappointed.
Kathy L. Stutzman
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