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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A look at an era; as well as a Man.By FritzIn addition to the educational and fascinating references to the culture of his day and history of his age; Adams also offers the reader an unexpected glimpse of the man in private. A prime example; (not commented upon by the editor; who's notes and insights never fail to enlighten and inform on virtually every proper name and cultural reference); occurs in an entry of November of 1785 when the eighteen year old Adams; newly returned from Europe comments on a "degree of Melancholy" resulting not from his being confined to his house the previous few days but from an unknown "Cause"; noting unhappily "When Reason is at variance with our heart; the mind cannot be in a pleasing state: I have therefore more than once; been obliged to exert all my Resolution to keep myself free of a Passion which I could not indulge and which would have made me miserable had I not overcome it." He continues further; writing he once again is feeling "on trial"; noting he has never been "in greater danger" while hoping all he while; he has the will to "repress my feelings." (one can little but surmise.)A book full of history and humanity; from one of the world's most accomplished diarists; presented with the insight and professionalism as one would expect from The Library of America. Kudos to editor; David Waldstreicher and the staff of these fine and revelatory volumes.19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Stunning yet affordable setBy HowardThis new edition of selections from John Quincy Adams's lifelong diary is stunning! Beautifully put together; highly readable; and engaging; it's a great way to learn more about American history from someone who had a front row seat for the Revolutionary War and eventually served in the House of Representatives with a young Abraham Lincoln.Another reviewer criticized the incompleteness of this volume; but that's obvious -- the complete unabridged diary of JQA has never been published and would be prohibitively expensive and much less interesting than what David Waldstreicher has expertly put together.I highly recommend this high-quality; affordable set for anyone who wants to dive into the private thoughts of John Quincy Adams.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerIt was great
