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Greatness to spare; the heroic sacrifices of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence

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This is one of my favorite books about the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Very few books really delve into the fate of these brave men that risked all by signing this document. It is necessary to understand all that the signers went though in support of the Declaration...some were imprisoned, some had all their lands destroyed, and some even lost family members to stand behind the document. This book should be required reading, so that others can learn the history of these men, and in doing so learn the history of the conflict, and the steps taken to end it. To read this book is to understand what drove the signers to make the desicion they did, and what helped them stay strong in the face of such horrifying possibilities.

If we fail to appreciate the quality of our founding fathers and the sacrifices they made, we will not understand the greatness of their creation. The audio Greatness to Spare follows the roster of the signers of the Declaration of Independence colony by colony, telling of the risks they took when they supported this fledgling nation. Although some of the information is common knowledge to history buffs, there is still much to learn from this audio. The quality of the reader's voice is very good, a pleasant one to listen to. This tape is an excellent addition to a private library or to the colonial historian. And the price is right!

Check out the extensive debunking of this book and the 1965 essay it was based on from American Legion Magazine. Adding a new twist, Rush Limbaugh claims his dad wrote a speech that contains more than half of same text as this. (Although it's probably more likely that the elder Limbaugh "borrowed" from the better-known, published writer rather than vice versa.)

Most of the stories in here are dramatic, heroic...and completely untrue. If you like the one about Washington and the cherry tree, you'll love this book. Otherwise, find an account that is not so easily debunked.