Next up for reading. I remember watching the HBO series several years ago, but never read the book.
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Next up for reading. I remember watching the HBO series several years ago, but never read the book.
pickWhile I would certainly not call myself a presidential history enthusiast 😆, I‘m so glad the new Netflix series put this book and author on my radar because I‘m a big fan of both now. This was very well-written and engaging and tied together so many historical events and figures that I didn‘t realize were connected. (Not to mention I knew nearly nothing about Garfield, who was impressive.) Now I can‘t wait to dive into Death by Lightning!
Two quotes from my reading this morning:
From Kamala‘s mother
“Kamala, don‘t ever let anyone tell you who you are. You tell them who you are.”
From Angela Merkel
“Don‘t you ever let them make you cry.”
#TodayILearned #NFN
pickI already knew about the Ellen and William Craft and their escape, although only in a one-sentence history sense. Even though I generally knew how their story turned out, the twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. I also enjoyed learning about other people in the Crafts‘ social circle who had also emancipated themselves via some very daring and ingenious plans. And Woo‘s research is immaculate.
pickLoved this.
