Samuel Adams: A Life Audiobook

" I've always wanted to read a book on Adams but the author makes this so dry and dull I went from chapter 3 to the end and read the last 12 pages. Avoid at all costs and search for a better bio. "

" I never actualy finished this book but as far as I got into it I thought the author did a great job researching Adams and I was impressed with Adamas as a person with strong convictions. "

" A decent account of a founder that was instrumental leader in Boston and as a member of the Continental Congress. Stoll seems to leave out some important aspects of Adam's life such as his relationship with his cousin John, while focusing too much on the religious aspects of Adam's life. Although religion was a significant factor in Adam's character, Stoll often detracts on tangents, and leaves the reader without a sense for the overall thesis. "

" An extremely readable biography of Adams. It is not meant to be comprehensive, but it is a good introduction to the man which should lead to further study through other books. Time well spent! "

" Difficult to put down, however my travel companion Donna is also fingering through pages. So we share on train rides. :) "

" Interesting book on this forgotten founding father. It was definitely a biased view, but since it was fairly obviously such, and one that I liked, I was fine with it. I enjoyed seeing the guiding force of faith in his life. "

" The book filled in some history I didn't know, particularly about the biases of New England folks during those days. "

" Its interesting the details that get left out in studies of history and how much this man has disappeared, yet he was very important. to quote his famous cousin "Without the character of Samuel Adams, the true history of the American Revolution can never be written." "

" Good information. Kind of dwells on the religion a bit too much. "

" I never knew how much of a part Samuel Adams took in the revolutionary war. How is he kept secret. This man was a giant in our nations history "

" A short biography, clearly written by a fan and admirer of Samuel Adams. Not a bad book, but I prefer my biographies to be more nuanced in their views. "

" Colorful man of emotion. I enjoyed this book for the overview. Not the smoothest read. "

" This is a pretty good book although the author had to face challenges not found in researching other founders. Namely, Sam Adams periodically burned all his papers! I've done a complete review here "

" This isn't quite a page turner, but it's a great look into the mind and deeds of one of the first Sons of Liberty. If you want to understand a little more about how the country came to be, this is a good read. "

" Very good book about a a founding father that many have put on the back burners of history. He should be given more credit for contribution to our beginnings. "

" I knew Samuel Adams was instrumental in the American Revolution. What I did not know that, from this writer's perspective, if there had been no Sam Adams, we'd probably still be British citizens! "

" Terrific story of Samuel Adam's huge contribution to the formation of the USA and the sacrifices he endured. Presents a clear and missing chapter in the history of America. "

" I will not apologize for 5 stars, though it seems so many don't think this book deserves much of any compliment at all. Personally I couldn't put it down. I loved the quotes, loved this book. "

" I've always wanted to read a book on Adams but the author makes this so dry and dull I went from chapter 3 to the end and read the last 12 pages. Avoid at all costs and search for a better bio. "

" I never actualy finished this book but as far as I got into it I thought the author did a great job researching Adams and I was impressed with Adamas as a person with strong convictions. "

" Its interesting the details that get left out in studies of history and how much this man has disappeared, yet he was very important. to quote his famous cousin "Without the character of Samuel Adams, the true history of the American Revolution can never be written." "

" Terrific story of Samuel Adam's huge contribution to the formation of the USA and the sacrifices he endured. Presents a clear and missing chapter in the history of America. "

" Excellent book to read!! Samuel definitely played the most influential role in the Revolutionary War. "

" I knew Samuel Adams was instrumental in the American Revolution. What I did not know that, from this writer's perspective, if there had been no Sam Adams, we'd probably still be British citizens! "

" Interesting book on this forgotten founding father. It was definitely a biased view, but since it was fairly obviously such, and one that I liked, I was fine with it. I enjoyed seeing the guiding force of faith in his life. "