Book Review--1776

I should have made the resolution to read more non-fiction sooner. I admit I was doubtful that this book would be enjoyable to read and dreaded even opening the first page. There's something about historical novels that make you remember your boring and drawn out High school History Classes. But to my surprise this book was neither boring or drawn out.

David McCullough does an excellent job at capturing the readers interest by showing the frailities and human side of our nations founding fathers. He brings General Washington to a level equal to our own. We feel Washington's pain, his despair and his undaunting will to push ever onward even through bitter defeat.

"The outcome seemed little short of a miracle" is an all too true ending for a book that takes us through one humiliating defeat through another. The Americans were drastically outnumbered and lacking in leadership yet they managed to miraculously earn a victory over the British only days before the new year, a victory that would turn the tide of the Revolution.

An engaging read for all, 1776 is sure to be a breath of fresh air in a subject many think of as boring.