Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams on + 1154 more book reviews
The letters are an amazing mixture of political commentary and everyday concerns about their children, neighbors, extended family, and farm. Their writings have changed these famous figures into real people in my mind and heart. They endured so much and spent years of their married life apart. As compelling as the letters can be, I did have to force my way through the book at times. As other reviews have mentioned, it would have been very helpful to have more context from the editors within the text. There is a timeline at the end of the book.
Victoria T. (justicepirate) reviewed My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams on + 350 more book reviews
I have a fascination with letter writing. I really loved reading the love that was shared and the ideas transcribed between husband and wife, politician/founding father and housewife. It was a joy to share a moment into their hearts. I cried a little at all the loss they suffered through within a short period of time, but they had such joy through the losses that they went through.
