Freebie Friday: Ron Chernow's 'Washington'
Happy Friday, everyone!
I know I promised you a review of "Mockingjay," and it's coming -- I'm just processing all of the plot twists and character points. It ended up being a bit heartbreaking as well as uplifting, and for now all I can say is go read this series!
And speaking of uplifting, let's give away a book! Congratulations, Julie P., you've won "Dexter is Delicious." We hope you enjoy it.
For the next giveaway, we've got "Washington: A Life," by Ron Chernow. The New York Times Book Review has named it "by far the best biography ever written about the man." Chernow's book paints our first president as a human being, instead of a political figure, to bring life to a man that many people know about, but no one seems to know well.
I mean, I believed that wooden teeth thing for years!
So let us know what you're reading, and this biography could be yours!
Comments
I'm re-reading Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris.. Can't wait to read Chernow's treatment of Washington (whether you send it to me or not..) His book on Hamilton is FANTASTIC
Posted by: Thetick | August 27, 2010 12:48 PM
I'm currently enjoying The March by E. L. Doctorow.
Posted by: Tony | August 27, 2010 3:43 PM
I'm reading "The Disappearing Spoon and Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements" by Sam Kean.
Posted by: Amy | August 27, 2010 4:09 PM
I'm reading Carl Hiassen's latest, Star Island.
Posted by: John | August 27, 2010 4:37 PM
This would be a great gift for my history buff brother-in-law. Please nobody tell him I got it for free, OK?
I am reading That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo, and while it was much more enjoyable when I was actually reading it on Cape Cod, I am still enjoying it now that I have returned to Baltimore.
Posted by: Sarah | August 27, 2010 4:45 PM
Got back on a US History tear lately. Been working on Chernow's "Hamilton" (am also wading through his "House of Morgan" goliath). Both books are so richly written, I'm assuming "Washington" will continue the trend.
Just got my new Kindle today so I intend on re-reading the Federalist Papers this weekend to refresh myself. Are you giivng away the physical version of the book or is a digital version available for winners so inclined?
Posted by: kungpow12 | August 27, 2010 5:04 PM
I'm reading Jon Kukla's Mr. Jefferson's Women. Fascinating stuff. Kukla isn't afraid to be quite pointed in his assessment of Jefferson and his perspective on women.
Ron Chernow's bio of Alexander Hamilton was one of the inspirations behind my decision to write my thesis about Hamilton. I would love to win this Washington book.
Posted by: Alexandra | August 27, 2010 11:10 PM
I'm reading No Place Like Home: A Memoir in 39 Apartments by Brooke Berman.
Posted by: Joseph Arellano | August 27, 2010 11:36 PM
I'm currently reading 'Watergate' by Frank Emery. We all know the story line but I wanted to dig deeper into our greatest political disaster ever. Chernow is a good biographer. I enjoyed 'Hamilton'. I look forward to reading 'Washington'.
Posted by: Steve DiBeneditto | August 28, 2010 9:37 AM
Just finished Richard Hicks Whistleblower, an ARC. I enjoyed it.
Posted by: Janice | August 28, 2010 9:41 PM
Reading Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Hey Sarah, I spent the summer on the Cape, my hometown. Different world, isn't it? And I have that book but haven't read it yet.
Posted by: Nancy Johnston | August 29, 2010 10:24 AM