Founding Fathers: Uncommon Heroes [Paperback]

Steven W. Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2002

In Founding Fathers Uncommon Heroes you will learn:

-- who kept his wife in a strait-dress in the basement. (p. 131)

-- who introduced waffles, macaroni, and ice cream to the United States. (p. 168)

-- who spontaneously added so help me God to the Presidential oath of office. (p.76)

-- who took daily air-baths in the all-together and who refused to travel with him as a result. (p. 25-27)

-- who emerged from a French and Indian War battle with four bullet holes in his coat and two horses shot out from under him yet remained unharmed? (p. 51)

-- and much, much more

Editorial Reviews

Review

Founding Fathers Uncommon Heroes is a fascinating look at the lives of six of the Founding Fathers of our nation. It is filled with anecdotes and stories not often told, and gives readers a glimpse of what truly made these men uncommon heroes. This book brings to light the physical, spiritual and philosophical characteristics that propelled these men to greatness. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about some very uncommon heroes whose courage, convictions and fortitude shaped the fabric of our nation and established the greatest democracy on earth. --Senator Orrin G. Hatch

The joy of reading Founding Fathers Uncommon Heroes is that Allen admits our national heroes were not perfect. They had weaknesses, both moral and physical. But the book shines when Allen shows us that even flawed men and women can accomplish great things. --Betty Webb, East Valley Tribune

I m not sure why, but I suddenly started getting tears in my eyes while reading this book. It s not any particular story, but I think a feeling in general of knowing these men just a little bit better. I have never read a history book like this about the Founding Fathers one with such personal stories and conversations. They are becoming real men to me instead of the mythical heroes they usually seem to be. --Jennifer Green

About the Author

Steven W. Allen was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. He has his own estate planning and asset protection law firm in Mesa, Arizona. Steven Allen has presented over 750 estate planning seminars throughout the United States, has been a frequent guest on TV and radio.

His passion is his study of the Founding Fathers and the birth of this nation. He has presented lectures about the Founding Fathers to many groups. His patriotic message continues to inspire audiences across the country.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Legal Awareness Series (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879033763
• ISBN-13: 978-1879033764
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,325,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, February 26, 2003

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"epcco" (Prescott, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Founding Fathers: Uncommon Heroes (Paperback)

My wife and I have both read this really great book.Every American should know this information by heart. It makes us even more proud to be an American and to appreciate what our "Founding Fathers" went through to give us such a wonderful heritage. They were truly dedicated,intelligent men who were willing to sacrifice everything,if need be,in order to get their new nation started on Godly principles.
Our Constitution is as valid today(maybe even more so) as it was when ratified inspite of many court decisions which have tried to change the origional intent of the framers.
We recommend that this book be past of every school's history curriculum

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book there is out there., February 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Founding Fathers: Uncommon Heroes (Paperback)

I Love this book it has so much information to gain form it for such a little cost. I think that everyone should get this book you will learn so much about the leaders that have bulit this county.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, March 27, 2003

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Kari VanNoy (Mesa, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Founding Fathers: Uncommon Heroes (Paperback)

At last a book that masterfully brings our Founding Fathers to life! Steve Allen has captured both the awe-inspiring and shocking facts about these men and put them into one easy-to-read literary work. I was surprised to discover the daily "air-baths" of Benjamin Franklin, together with his rascally ways of getting the closest seat near the fire. I was also touched by Franklin's resolutions to become a better person. The vision of George Washington to win his battles is unparalled. And I never knew that Patrick Henry had 17 children! A wonderful book!