Reviews

In the Hands of the People: Thomas Jefferson on Equality, Faith, Freedom, Compromise, and the Art of Citizenship by Jon Meacham

rtwilliams16's review

3.0

A good little book of quotes said or written mostly by Jefferson, there are also a few historical and contemporary quotes from people who referenced him and his ideas too. Check out my highlights and notes for some excerpts.

I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks to Goodreads and Random House for the free Kindle copy of the book.

stevenk's review

4.0

Short chapters dealing with different topics found in Jefferson's writings along with an introduction by the editor and an afterword by Pulitzer Prize winning Jefferson Scholar Annette Gordon-Reed. These notes and comments remind the reader that while we know that Jefferson and the other founders weren't perfect, their thinking was limited to white men, their vision was broad and powerful, defining what is great about America. Great wisdom from Jefferson's public writing as well as his personal correspondence on the ongoing quest for equality, voting, free press, faith, education, patriotism vs partisanship, compromise, wealth, immigration, and hope. Also included are references to Jefferson in the writing and speeches of other prominent Americans as well as presidents and international leaders. A great reminder of the principles that inspired the American Revolution and the principles that we still aspire to be as we continue to work toward attaining the universally applicable vision of what America can be. I received a free Kindle edition of this book through the Goodreads First Reads giveaways.