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Those Who Love

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For Those Who Love was a timeless love story that relates to American history. When you read this story, you will not be able to put it down. It tells you about historical events that happened in Boston during Abigail's life and how our country was formed. It was a beautiful story that a person who likes romantic novels could read, or one that a person interested in history could read. I personally fell in love with the Adams'.

Irving Stone transports you back into time. You feel as if you knew Abigail Adams as well as a next door neighbor. It was hard to put down.

I would have never picked up this book on my own to read, but because I recently joined a new book club, and this book was the pick for the month, I reluctantly began reading it. I never expected to like it, and I certainly never expected to make it through its 600 plus pages in just a few weeks.

The book shows readers a different side of the life of one of our founding fathers, John Adams, as told through the eyes of his wife. While I have taught government classes and led discussions about the founding fathers, never have I read about them in such an intimate and personal way. This book shows us the John Adams that his wife Abagail, called Nabby, knew and loved. It gives a human face to one of the men often given superhuman qualities in historical texts about the early history of our nation and our founding fathers.

I really enjoyed it, and you won't be disappointed.

I first read this book years ago in paperback, but lost it while moving around the country. It remained one of my favorite books (love story) of all time. Recently, I found it in a nice, used, hardcover edition. It now sits proudly on the shelf with my classic literature. The author did a wonderful job at telling the story of John and Abigail Adams, their deep and enduring love for each other, and also their love for a new nation. You will NOT be disappointed in this book. 5+ stars!!!

Those who Love, by Irvin Stone....yet another old book of my parents that I recently found out in the garage and started reading. I started it, thinking I'd give it a few pages, but quickly I was hooked.

Told through the eyes and voice of Abigail Quincy Adams, Those Who Love is a fascinating ride though the late 1700's. A self-educated girl who wanted to marry a man "who would always surprise me," she finds herself attracted to the stocky, serious, always-reading-a-book, about to be lawyer, young John Adams. The courtship and early years of their lives are much fun to read about, especially so because of all the other important historical characters who wander in and out of this story....fiery Samuel Adams, wise old Ben Franklin, courageous and strong George Washington, bold and often reckless Paul Revere, and a host of others.

I confess to never actually having read one of Irvin Stone's novels before, and I have to say, I was deeply impressed at how well he mixed great matters of national importance right in with problems with the children, the cattle, the bill collectors, the muddy roads, and all the so true personal feelings that go on between husband and wife and all their family members.

This is above all a story of struggle, nothing ever seems to come easy to the Adams; they are always short of money, they are forced to move over and over, their children fail them, friends betray them, and yet they remain bonded tightly in their love and appreciation of each other...and this pulls them through one crisis after another. Some of the historical happenings, such as Washington's first victory after years of defeats, these, as seen though Abigail's eyes, ah, they are so powerful, so moving.

If you want a good long book to read, one where you will learn a great deal about how the United States was born and created...and at the same time where you'll be marvelously entertained for many night's reading...then I highly recommend Those Who Love.

I read this book as well as Love is eternal about Mary Todd Lincoln back in the early 80's in high school. I am grateful to find a copy today! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading!

I have been reading this book for my college History class. I fell in love with it and desired to own the book so I can read it any time I wish. I found it on Amazon and was impressed by the promptness in which it was delivered as well as the condition it was in.

I highly recommend this book!