Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation

I bought this as a gift. The cost was good and it shipped in the promised time. I am happy with this purchase.

Fans of the recent HBO production "John Adams" should run, not walk, to get their copy of Ladies of Liberty (or double click in a hurry as the case may be) Students (past and present) of Howard Zinn (A Peoples' History of the United States) should do the same. Anyone who enjoys and has a keen interest in the real history behind the scenes of how our Great Nation came to be will savor this recent work of the wonderful Cokie Roberts. I have a very early morning, sixty minute commute; Ladies of Liberty has made this long drive a pleasure. I have listened to the entire recording twice in the past week; it is pleasantly addictive. Roberts's voice is perfect for telling this fascinating history of the great women behind the great (and sometimes not so great) men who wheeled and dealed in order to form "a more perfect union." The text is rich but lively, the chapters are sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, always fascinating, and totally filled with anecdotes that will entertain and enlighten all readers. Had I purchased the hard copy I would not have been able to put it down. Listening to the audio edition I was sorry when I arrived at work each morning. I highly recommend Ladies of Liberty. Chris Wood, Maine

This work by Ms Roberts is wonderful. The way the massive amount of information was presented is impeccable. Ms Roberts narration was as important as the story itself.

"LADIES OF LIBERTY" IS A FASCINATING READ. COKIE ROBERTS HAS A WONDERFUL STYLE OF WRITING AND I AM FILLED WITH AMAZEMENT AND AWE AT HOW SHE BRINGS LIFE TO WOMEN WHO LIVED AT THE BEGINNING OF OUR COUNTRY. I FEEL THAT I UNDERSTAND FAR BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE.

The Ladies of Liberty was a great read. It provided an indepth look at the women who shaped today's America.