Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on 7/5/2009 + 1141 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.

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