First Family by Joseph J. Ellis

For the next Booklover's Discussion at the Tipp City Library we will be discussing Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph J. Ellis' historical account of the lives of John and Abigail Adams based on the many letters that were saved from their correspondence. We learn from this book that theirs was a true partnership. Abigail Adams supported her husband through her letters of love and advice through the perilous Revolutionary times that the early American had to endure. They were separated for many years and as it was the custom of the day to keep in touch with letters, they certainly used this medium to have frequent contact with each other. I always remember the line attributed to Abigail Adams to her husband during the writing of the Constitution, "Remember the ladies," or at least that is the paraphrase I remember. She was a homemaker, but also a thinking, intelligent woman who carried her role in her husband's life with dignity and respect. I am looking forward to this examination of their life and their influence upon the fledgling county. Book discussion date is Monday, February 28th at 7 p.m. Pick up a copy of this book at the front desk if you would like to join the discussion.