Reviews

Americans by Douglas Wood

heisereads's review against another edition

2.0

Some problematic things in this book. I'm uncomfortable with the simultaneous erasure of First Nations tribes + monolithic spotlights of certain elements. Combined with a propaganda-ish feel to some of the wording, it just feels off.

dmtcer's review

4.0

I really love the message in this book - we are Americans. We are different from each other, we love deeply, we create, dream - believe. We care, yet we believe in our right to disagree. Sometimes we fight, but we also make peace. We make mistakes, but we often get a whole lot right. Most of all, we have the right to choose all of the above, and more.

This is written for children, and I believe in the message, although I am not entirely certain all children will understand. As an adult, I truly appreciate this book!