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2015.
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English
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A memoir about aging, family, creativity, tragedy, friendship, and the richness of life. How to accept, appreciate, enjoy? Who are our most trusted, valuable companions and what will we do for them? When you've given up, when you least expect it, there it is.
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Zombie slayers Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock leave the confines of the White House to travel to Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Along the way, they encounter other post-apocalyptic warriors and a group of survivors who find refuge in a commune. The scrappy fighters must now rely on their wits and weapons more than ever as they soon find themselves in a relentless battle against smarter, faster and seemingly indestructible zombies.
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"For readers of the historical works of Robert K. Massie, David McCulough, and Alison Weir comes the first biography on the life of Abigail Adams and her sisters. "Never sisters loved each other better than we."--Abigail Adams in a letter to her sister Mary, June 1776 Much has been written about the enduring marriage of President John Adams and his wife, Abigail. But few know of the equally strong bond Abigail shared with her sisters, Mary Cranch...
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"First Lady Abigail Adams is an honored figure in U.S. history. Her correspondence offers historical primary sources, helping us understand what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This . . . biography of Adams's life uses her own words to reflect the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's rights"--Provided by publisher.
14) Abigail Adams
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Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Profiles a woman who is remembered for her intellectual accomplishments, belief in womens' rights, and support of her husband, John, who became the second president of the United States.
15) Abigail Adams
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Pub. Date
2001.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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A biography of Abigail Adams, wife of second United States President John Adams, and a dedicated wife and mother who spoke up against slavery and for women's rights.
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Beekeeper and former police officer Abigail Mackenzie searches for a killer after a friend's husband is murdered.
"When Abigail Mackenzie left the police force to become a farmer and beekeeper in beautiful Las Flores, California, she thought her days of criminal investigation were behind her. Her present life is mostly filled with hard work and happy occasions, including the upcoming event with her friend Paola, a truffle maker, who's renewing her...
17) John Adams
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English
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JEF - Patriotism (Adults/YA)
MCL - Pulitzer Prize for Biography
NPM - 11th grade AP Language & Composition 2024 Summer Reading
MCL - Pulitzer Prize for Biography
NPM - 11th grade AP Language & Composition 2024 Summer Reading
Description
Chronicles the life of the second president, John Adams, describing the many conflicts--including international exploits--he faced during his long political career and exploring the love story that was his marriage to Abigail and the complexity of his friendship with Thomas Jefferson.
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating...Gelles has provided a balanced portrait, and her mastery of the period's issues and history is evident on every page. Her treatment of the family... [is] written with understanding and sensitivity... But it is her strength as a feminist historian that makes her treatment of Abigail the most gripping... masterful and captivating."
- Washington Times
"A landmark... Well-organized and expertly composed, the book is an impressive addition...
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Abby Adams is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics.
The letters serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front.
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