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" Martha Washington was a kindly grandma. John Adams was vain and Abigail, a prude. Ben Franklin was a dirty old man and Alexander Hamilton was a horrible husband. Thomas Jefferson may not have made sweet sweet love to Sally and Dolly Madison was a diva. "

" I like to read about the personal lives of famous people. Especially those who lived a long time ago. It is interesting to see how they lived and how the women in their lives were responsible for a lot of their public opinions. "

" Very Interesting and enlightening about the private lives of our founding fathers. "

" Great summary of six of the founding fathers for those who may not want the minutia of their entire lives but still containing bits of new information that the history buff may not have known (like me). I haven't done much reading on James Madison so the part of the book devoted to him was particularly interesting. "

" Very interesting and thought provoking. I also thought that the DNA evidence about Thomas Jefferson was certain but this books shows that there is still must discussion on the subject. "

" I enjoyed reading this book. The book was an eye opening treat into the joys and heartbreaks of our founding fathers ( and mothers). "

" I did not read all of the chapters. I focused on Thomas Jefferson for right now. I found the book well written. I plan to go back to this book later to read more. "

" Enjoyed learning more about the women in the lives of our founding fathers. A fast read. "

" Pretty interesting. I liked getting a different view of our founding fathers, and they were quite contradictory to what I originally thought. The book's description of Dolley Madison intrigued me, and I may look for a biography just about her. "

" Interesting stories of the Founders. "

" Rare is the work of nonfiction is that makes the reader say OM NOM NOM. But this is one of those books. "

" Very good,4.3. The presentation of family life and struggles of leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison broadens understanding. "

" Not sure if it is quite a 4 star, but it is an easy and interesting read of the domestic lives of Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton against the backdrop of the political times. "

" Excellent overview. I'm not even American, and I found this book fascinating. A nice unbiased summary of the Sally Hemings/Jefferson debate. "

" An excellent book! Should be required reading for high school students. "

" Learned so much about early American politics and the women who made it happen. Have a renewed appreciation for Dolly Madison. "

" If you are a history nerd..this one's for you. "

" I really enjoyed this! It was incredibly interesting and very readable. I was a little sad to finish it! This is the first book I've read by Thomas Fleming. I may try another because I liked his style and his well-researched and seemingly balanced way of presenting history. "

" Learned lots of new details, not all of them flattering which is a nice change from most books of this sort. "

" I can't say enough about this book. I think it is insightful, interesting, and offers a different viewpoint than regular founding father's bios. I also love that it is like six bio's in one. I will surley re-read this book in 10 years. "

" I really loved all the personal details in this book, especially about Thomas Jefferson. "

" If you are a history nerd..this one's for you. "

" Not sure if it is quite a 4 star, but it is an easy and interesting read of the domestic lives of Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton against the backdrop of the political times. "

" Most of this information is available in other books. But Fleming gives the information a unique perspective. If you are interested in the revolutionary figures, this is worth reading. "

" Pretty interesting. I liked getting a different view of our founding fathers, and they were quite contradictory to what I originally thought. The book's description of Dolley Madison intrigued me, and I may look for a biography just about her. "

" I like to read about the personal lives of famous people. Especially those who lived a long time ago. It is interesting to see how they lived and how the women in their lives were responsible for a lot of their public opinions. "

" Apparently, the only rake amongst them was Alexander Hamiltion, which I find hard to believe. How does Ben Franklin come off as faithful, if distant, husband?
Also the chapter on Madison isn't so much about him, but more about Dolley and her Martha Stewart like abilities. "

" Very Interesting and enlightening about the private lives of our founding fathers. "

" Rare is the work of nonfiction is that makes the reader say OM NOM NOM. But this is one of those books. "

" Gave good insight into the women behind the Founding Fathers "

" I can't say enough about this book. I think it is insightful, interesting, and offers a different viewpoint than regular founding father's bios. I also love that it is like six bio's in one. I will surley re-read this book in 10 years. "