Samuel Adams: The Father of American Independence

Who would have thought that a man with such an image was a gang leader, an instigator, a trouble maker and by todays standards could be charged as a terrorist. This was Samuel Adams as this biography tells it. This shows that one man's terrorist is another man's hero. It is amazing that Samuel could get so many people to follow him in such an idealistic venture as a countries independence. I do not think he could do it today, in America, because of the attitude of the populace. We are complacent now, maybe then they weren't. I think the were of the bent of Australian prisoners in Australia. They would fight over the smallest thing, thinking they were being persecuted. It is a well written book full of the history of one man who will live in history.

Dennis Fradin's book on Samuel (as he was known in his time, not "Sam") Adams was a pleasure to read. Although it seems to have been written for high school students, its 170 pages of text really got to the heart of who Samuel Adams was and why we owe him a debt of gratitude. In short, more than any other colonist, he worked the hardest and most effectively to convince the colonies that they needed to obtain independence from Britain. He successfully orchestrated the Boston Tea Party raid as a propaganda stunt and published thousands of letters during his lifetime advocating independence. He also convinced the super rich John Hancock to join the independence effort and was responsible for organizing the first Continental Congress more than any one else. The book also begins to explain who he was a a person and what happened to him after we won the war and his personal fame diminished. These aspects of his life were just as interesting. The book is very well written, and read easily.

Although this is a children's book, it is "must reading" for any adult who wants to re-energize their enthusiasm for the origin of America. I got this book for my grandchildren, but after reading it myself, decided that it's an adult book as well.The author has succeeded in making the reader understand the genius of Samuel Adams of Boston. The type of grassroots politics practiced by Adams and other patriots, clearly is as valid today as in theirs.Always focused upon the ultimate goal, "the last Puritan" was given the title by his peers of "the father of American independence". Author Fradin has been successful in pointing out why Adams deserves the title.The story is breathtaking. If I had one wish regarding this wonderful book, it would be that every American child hears or reads the story. They would be better Americans for it.Thanks to Dennis Fradin for writing it. I was so impressed with it, that after reading it I called the author to personally thank him. An exciting experience awaits young and old when they pick up this book.

Although this is a children's book, it is "must reading" for any adult who wants to re-energize their enthusiasm for the origin of America. I got this book for my grandchildren, but after reading it myself, decided that it's an adult book as well.The author has succeeded in making the reader understand the genius of Samual Adams of Boston. The type of grassroots politics practiced by Adams and other patriots, clearly is as valid today as in theirs.Always focused upon the ultimate goal, "the last Puritan" was given the title by his peers of "the father of American independence". Author Fradin has been successful in pointing out why Adams deserves the title.The story is breathtaking. If I had one wish regarding this wonderful book, it would be that every American child hears or reads the story. They would be better Americans for it.Thanks to Dennis Fradin for writing it. I was so impressed with it, that after reading it I called the author to personally thank him.

My wife and I like to read books on American history to our sons (ages 7 and 8) and were absolutely delighted with this book. Samuel Adams was one of the most important of the patriot leaders, but one about whom little is said these days. That is too bad because no one was a truer, more consistent believer in freedom than he was. Samuel Adams opposed England's taxes and mercantilist trade restrictions; he was just as vociferous an opponent of slavery. Fraidin's writing is clear and easily understood by children, but this is not a childish book. The parents enjoyed and got as much out of it as did the children did. If you think it is important for young Americans to know the history and philosophy of our independence, this book is one give them.