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Liked It “The back cover is rather misleading by asking the straightforward questions of, "What would George Washington do about weapons of mass destruction", when the book does not answer in today's time, but rather, relates it back to the founding fathers' times in a way that suffices the answer for...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“While breadth of topics covered is brilliant, Brookhiser’s interpretations of the Founders’ opinions are only sometimes specific. Occasionally, Brookhiser will propose a question, and proceed to answer in a vague and often unrelated manner.
Eric B wrote this review Tuesday, April 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Despite disagreeing with a few of Brookhiser’s conclusions, I did enjoy reading the book. It playfully teaches American history -- from both the past and present -- in an appropriately entertaining manner. Anyone that wishes to familiarize him/herself with the ins and outs of American government will undoubtedly benefit from reading this book.
”“Aweful. Ironically, it doesn't answer the question asked by the title.”
Madi G wrote this review Tuesday, April 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So. Stupid.”
Christopher B wrote this review Tuesday, April 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was required reading for my AP Government class this year, and I found it a pain to read over the summer. In the book the author tries to explain how our founding fathers would deal with the many issues that our goverenment faces today. However I did not agree with many of the authors opinions on what the founding fathers would have done and in many cases, the author merely tells long anecdotes about our first statesmen that don't really answer the issue.”
Heather G wrote this review Monday, April 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I pretty much skimmed this book to be honest. I had to read it for a class over the summer, and it couldn't hold my interest for more than a few minutes. I don't think the topic excited me very much. Also I don't think the premise was very realistic, that we can use the Founder's reactions to situations during their times to explain how they would feel about today's questions. I feel like that is totally subjective.”
Amy F wrote this review Thursday, April 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I guess this book is informative about current issues in the United States, but I did not find this book at all interesting. ”
ryan h wrote this review Wednesday, April 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Written by a decent biographer of Colonial era people. May not agree with all of his conclusions, but definitely give food for thought on contemporary issues and possible founding father opinions on them.”
Michael S wrote this review Friday, December 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not a reference book, but an overall fun read. In my opinion, one should use their own discretion - but a fun insight into the Founders, if you are interested in US Constitutional history. ”
TD Hump wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The back cover is rather misleading by asking the straightforward questions of, "What would George Washington do about weapons of mass destruction", when the book does not answer in today's time, but rather, relates it back to the founding fathers' times in a way that suffices the answer for today. The book covers a great deal of subjects such as God, race, and the media in less than 250 pages. Interesting read.”
Miranda H. wrote this review Wednesday, December 26 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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