The real power of a man is in the size of the smile of the woman sitting next to him. ~Unknown If you've followed my blog for a while now, you may remember that my husband and I enjoy listening to books while we ride in the car on our various road trips. However, we don't listen to "books on tape...or podcasts...or the latest available digital tool." No, we listen to "Books on Dot." :) Here's the backstory on that if you're interested. So, after many road trips (some just a hop over to ATH...others to see our children in ATL), we've FINALLY finished our most recent read-aloud... My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie. These are the same authors that brought us America's First Daughter, which we thoroughly enjoyed. In fact, it's the sole reason that I bought this book, and it did NOT disappoint! My Dear Hamilton is the story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton—a revolutionary woman who struggled to define herself in the midst of war, then betrayal, and ultimate tragedy. Yes, she was the wife of Alexander Hamilton. Yes, the man that everyone is familiar with these days due in large part to the award-winning Broadway musical known simply by his last name. But, Eliza was an accomplished woman in her own right. Authors Dray and Kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell Eliza’s story in a way it’s never been told before—not just as the wronged wife at the center of a political sex scandal—but also as a founding mother who helped shape an American legacy. Eliza Hamilton was the daughter of a Revolutionary War General, the wife of one of our nation's founding fathers, and one of the last survivors of the American Revolution. She saw a lot, she heard a lot, and without question, she survived a lot. Widowed at forty-seven, when Hamilton died in that infamous duel, she was determined not to let America forget him. However, in her quest for keeping his memory alive for others, she stumbled upon some well-kept secrets that made her wonder whether even SHE wanted to remember him anymore. It would take her years of soul-searching to make that very important decision. Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton August 9, 1757 - November 9, 1854 My favorite quotes from the book:
Like other historical fiction books I've read, this book left me wanting to know more about this fascinating woman, and THAT'S how I determine the rating I give a book. So, My Dear Hamilton easily gets five stars from me. Rut and I enjoyed every page of the book. Yes, it's all about war...and politics...but it goes MUCH deeper than that! I highly recommend it (...and so does Rut!) ;)
Until next time, ~D
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