The author perceptively outlines what might be an underrated aspect of his subject and of many others whose public achievements are of note a "gift for friendship". McCullough says Adams, despite his towering intellect and curmudgeonly demeanor, had a soft heart for other people and a genuine interest in their particulars.
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About David McCullough, John Adams
David McCullough, John Adams.
Themes
- Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship