Summer is hitting its stride and book club is back, live and in person! (If you are not able to attend in person and would like to attend via Zoom please comment on the event so arrangements can be made).
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In the spirit of the Fourth of July holiday, our book selection for July is "Founding Brothers" by Joseph J. Ellis.
Book description from Amazon "In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award—winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals–Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison–confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation.
The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790. During the decade that followed, the Founding Fathers–re-examined here as Founding Brothers–combined the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the content of the Constitution to create the practical workings of our government. Through an analysis of six fascinating episodes–Hamilton and Burr’s deadly duel, Washington’s precedent-setting Farewell Address, Adams’ administration and political partnership with his wife, the debate about where to place the capital, Franklin’s attempt to force Congress to confront the issue of slavery and Madison’s attempts to block him, and Jefferson and Adams’ famous correspondence–Founding Brothers brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history."
Looking ahead: For those that like to plan ahead, book club is held on the third Tuesday of each month. Stay tuned for August's selection!
