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Re: American History Reads

CranialHiccups — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:12:53 -0000

I love the Saints at War books and videos. We gave Mr. FR the new German Saints at War book for Father's Day. We didn't realize until after skimming through it that an elderly gentleman who lived in our ward and died last year, his mother's (and his) story is part of the book. I visit teach his wife and she was so excited to hear about it. I bought her her own book as a gift for when we visit teach her next week. It was an exciting discovery!

Re: American History Reads

cellista — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:44:34 -0000

You said you have a problem--I don't think this is a problem!! I love history too. I would add 1776 by McCullough and Saints at War. I'm also having a great time reading the Prelude to Glory series at the moment. Most of what I know about the Rev. War comes from reading 1776. I've enjoyed getting beyond that year in a (albeit fictional in some aspects) narrative series on the Revolution.

Re: American History Reads

CranialHiccups — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:56:12 -0000

Thanks for the book recommendation, Ave!

Re: American History Reads

CranialHiccups — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:55:06 -0000

Our vacations are usually centered around some place historical. I really want to take a cross-country trip with all the kids for an ultimate history vacation.

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Jen — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:49:27 -0000

I like history too, especially when I can then go and visit the place where something happened, after reading about it, it seems so much more real!

Re: American History Reads

Ritsumei — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:24:26 -0000

This is a wonderful list! I have heard of some, others I haven't, and I think I may have to add some of these to my "to read" list!

Re: American History Reads

ave — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:18:19 -0000

I also loved "John Adams" and "The Greatest Generation". Have you ever read any biographies on Edna St. Vincent Millay? "Savage Beauty" is pretty good.

Re: American History Reads

kathrynlouis — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:45:43 -0000

I'd like to read your newish one, too!