Saturday, May 28, 2005

David McCullough Rocks

One book that I intend to read very soon is David McCullough's latest, 1776. A few years ago, I borrowed a copy of John Adams, and was able to steam through it fairly well till I got near the end. I knew that John's wife, Abigail, was going to die, and I didn't want to read about that. It was a very vivid portrait of the emotional bond between them that was the centerpiece of the book for me.
Another reason that I love McCullough's writing is that he is able to draw me into subjects that otherwise would bore me. Case in point: The Great Bridge. McCullough pulls you into the worlds of engineers and politicians and laborers, showing all their faults, but with much affection toward their human nature. Great stuff.
Peace,
Tor




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