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Rush: Revolution, Madness, and the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father
Rush: Revolution, Madness, and the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father | Stephen Fried
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SirReadsalot1776
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This book brings to light a neglected Founding Father, that certainly deserves a more prominent place in our nation's psyche. The writing style was engaging at times, but not consistently.

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ValerieAndBooks
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Benjamin Rush was a physician who studied mental illness in addition to his other duties, signer of the Declaration of Independence (& son-in-law of another signer), instrumental in repairing the friendship break between Presidents John Adams and Jefferson, & a Philadelphia native buried near Benjamin Franklin. In spite of all that, little has been written or researched about him until this recent bio by Stephen Fried. Well-written & engaging. 👇

ValerieAndBooks The arguments that went on through the 1793 yellow fever pandemic was reminiscent of today. For example DR. Rush had strong disagreements over it with Alexander and Eliza Hamilton. I read this as part of the DAR book club list. 4y
Suet624 Sounds so interesting! 4y
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