George Washington

The Wonder of the Age

De: John Rhodehamel

Narrado por: Joe Barrett

As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man - who first achieved fame in his early twenties - is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America.

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The Great Washington

Loved the book! It gave me even more information than I have learned in some previous books about George Washington. It could have included more about his time in Barbados with Lawrence. Otherwise, the book was nicely detailed.

I realized how little I knew of President Washington

The reader is superb. I learned that the Revolutionary War was a much closer fought thing than I realized, and that it involved a very small number of soldiers. I also learned that Washington was far more than a General; he kept the thin thread of hope intact throughout the entire 8 year ordeal through careful balancing of efforts and difficult decisions—His character was as important as his generalship in gaining our independence.

A great biography

This comprehensive biography includes some new information, historically accurate, and not a rehash of many of the old fables surrounding our first president.

great overview

while lacking great detail in places, it was a wonderful overview of Washington's life.

A most excellent and illuminating biography

An excellent and comprehensive listen, this biography sheds light on the accomplishments and failures performed by America’s first president. Rhodehamel’s work succeeds in educating the reader about a human wonder.

Excellent biography of America’s first President

Washington’s Presidential service: the issues and his policies were described clearly. The conflicts of his cabinet members—Jefferson vs Hamilton. This author favored Hamilton’s positions over Jefferson’s. The author is correct that Hamilton’s views have influenced the direction of our government the most. The purpose of our Constitution: to keep our government limited to protecting the people’s rights has failed. The present administration has rejected the right of free speech. Orwellian mind controlling propaganda has been running our country.

great

great book, many different stories about USA. keeps you listening with excitement and wanting more.

Let freedom reign

Such a wonderful story of grit and passion. Great fill for the work of all the Presidents.

Decent but very basic overview of Washington

Very basic overview of George Washington. Absolutely no new information here but overall it might be considered ok for anyone completely new to the subject.

Not what I expected for an unabridged book

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This was an interesting book. However, I was left feeling disapointed. I bought the book because I wanted to learn, in detail, about the life of George Washington. I felt that this book had given me only the highlights of his life. After finishing the book I had to go back and check to make sure the book was not abridged. It was not.

What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Joe Barrett is a greater narrator.

Any additional comments?

This is a great book if you are looking for a overview of the life and times of George Washington. If you are looking for a book that will go into detail about his life and times, this is not your book.