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 A hero, portrayed as one. December 30, 2009
john washington
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is book was a pleasant surprise. I recently finished reading His Excellency by Joseph J. Ellis and was let down, I don't recommend it. Ellis' work is sterile and cynical. It accentuates Washington's flaws, and makes a point of deconstructing one of our nations heroes. I wanted a book with all the information but without the agenda. I didn't want the author to stand out more than the subject. I found what I wanted in The real George Washington.
It's a large volume, over 900 pgs. (The last 300pgs or so are texts and excerpts written by Washington himself) but the book isn't unwieldy. It's thick, but not the dictionary-size I thought it would be, it's about 8 x5 inches, a perfect size for easy reading. The text is on the large side and there are paintings, maps and letters scattered throughout. It ended up being a very quick read.
Great Book, Great Man! February 4, 2010
R. Brocke (Bay City, MI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book should be required reading for all high school students and all American citizens, for that matter. It reveals what a true and brave hero George Washington was as a General, but also what an incredibly good man he was as a person. This book gave me a real appreciation for the tremendous cost of our free country. When you read the book you will come to understand that there are so many times when things could have happened just a little differently and the USA would never have been born! It's a very thick book, but the last third of it or so is references and extra stuff. Please read this and then give it to someone else to read!
All Real Americans should read.... June 8, 2009
Stephen R. Hendrix
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I find it amazing that someone actually rated this book one-star. After reading, I gave it to my son and he is reading. For all true Americans, this is a must read.
History written for readers September 8, 2009
Gary Loftis (Lake Mary, FL)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
History is not dull and dry; it is made to seem thus by "scholarly" writers writing in the verbose style of academia. If you struggled in high school or collage history because the texts were impenetrable, this book will open the excitement of history. It is written in a direct, narrative style that animates the story of America's foremost war hero; you hate to stop reading!
Appreciate More The Underappreciated Man April 28, 2009
Benjamin T. Finch (Pavillion, WY)
I have always known George Washington was a humble man, and that he was the perfect person for the job. After reading The Real George Washington, I have a deeper appreciation for not only the sacrifices President Washington made, but also the other founding fathers. It describes the basic fundamentals and beliefs of the fathers of our nation, and if goes in dept into the humility of George Washington.
President Washington never thought he was the best man to be General or even President, however, the people loved him and wanted him as our first President of this great nation. This is an easy read and a must read for history lovers.
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