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“My Dear Son... remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions.”

Book:Letters of Mrs. Adams: the wife of John Adams

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Letters of Mrs. Adams: the wife of John Adams

This book is a compilation of Abigail Adams' letters, offering a unique perspective on the political and social landscape of her time. The correspondence includes her observations on the American Revolution, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the early years of the United States. The letters also reveal her personal life, including her relationship with her husband and her role as a mother and wife. The collection provides a valuable historical record and a personal glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential women. more

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Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams was the wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams, and a significant figure in the early history of the nation. She served as an influential advisor to her husband and advocated for women's rights and education. Born on November 22, 1744, she passed away on October 28, 1818. more

“It was at first almost as if he hadn't wanted to kiss her. His mouth was hard on hers, unyielding; then he put both arms around her and pulled her against him. His lips softened. She could feel the rapid beat of his heart, taste the sweetness of apples still on his mouth. She wound her hands into his hair, as she'd wanted to do since the first time she'd seen him. His hair curled around her fingers, silky and fine. Her heart was hammering, and there was a rushing sound in her ears, like beating wings”

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

“.. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that in glory and in triumph they could become the 'Momentary' masters of a 'Fraction' of a 'Dot'”