HBO: John Adams miniseries
John Adams by David McCullough - In a testament to the extraordinary confluence of men of reason and events as well as to the writing style of Mr. McCullough, I read toward the American Revolution as if I couldn’t wait to find out if the good guys win! Spoiler: they do. McCullough then delves more deeply into John Adams’ psychology and his obsession with ambition after the war. Ben Franklin is portrayed in his later years as a saucy old hedonist, much to Adams' dismay. In the relationship between Adams and Jefferson, it is clear which is the more principled man, but again, I couldn’t wait to find out it they managed to mend their relationship. Spoiler: they do.
The miniseries is based on the book by McCullough. I read it many years ago (hardcover), but I remember racing up to the Revolution, hardly being able to withstand the suspense! That's how exciting it all still is!
There was an excellent review of the series in the Wall Street Journal this week.
It starts tomorrow night! Now if I only had HBO.
The miniseries is based on the book by McCullough. I read it many years ago (hardcover), but I remember racing up to the Revolution, hardly being able to withstand the suspense! That's how exciting it all still is!
There was an excellent review of the series in the Wall Street Journal this week.
It starts tomorrow night! Now if I only had HBO.
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I've been enjoying your blog, btw!
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I studied the letters he and Abigail wrote to each other in college--they are highly recommended. Abigail was amazing and so was their relationship.
Makes you wonder what how his iconic imagery might have changed given modern dentistry.
Sadly, I have to wait for the rest of the series to come out on DVD, but I loved the first three I was able to see.
And I love Baltimore - check out my picture of Camden Yards (on the March Madness post)!