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jimmacsyr's review against another edition
3.0
This book uses the stories of several unheralded American revolutionary figures to expand on the author’s interpretation of the opening phrase in “Declaration of Independence”. The people selected encompass a wide spectrum of the country. Some of the people went on to lead “ordinary” lives after the war, some did not survive the war, and a few made major contributions after the war. The narration is not nuanced. The American side is wholly virtuous and justified, the British are wholly in the wrong. Many of the stories rely on anecdotes. As I was listening to the book, I did not see the references for any of the stories.
The author strongly emphasizes the importance of religion in starting this country. One of his arguments, however, does show the disparate views on religion held by some of our more prominent patriots. The author does an admirable job of highlighting the areas of “All men are created equal” that this country struggled with during this period.
Overall the stories are engaging and show the breadth of people, and the varied contributions, involved in the Revolutionary war.
The author strongly emphasizes the importance of religion in starting this country. One of his arguments, however, does show the disparate views on religion held by some of our more prominent patriots. The author does an admirable job of highlighting the areas of “All men are created equal” that this country struggled with during this period.
Overall the stories are engaging and show the breadth of people, and the varied contributions, involved in the Revolutionary war.
nicole1's review
4.0
I really enjoyed reading about these not-so-famous patriots of the revaloutonary war. The book is short but it touched on many good points. It is important to remember that freedom does not come with idleness but with courage and sacrifice.
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