Frank and I recently finished watching the “John Adams” miniseries.  Many of you know how I felt about the book (fabulous!) and the miniseries was compelling as well.  The bonus features on the Netflix DVD were the best ever.   Author David McCullough talks about the challenge of writing “history” which he clarifies:  he’s really writing about people, about life.  About love.  Who would ever imagine that a biography about a little-known President could be so captivating?  And why?  Because it’s about love.  Suprisingly, it’s not just about the love story between John and Abigail.  In a sense, it’s also about the love story between John and his ideals, as challenged by his most difficult rival, Thomas Jefferson. 

So hear me, writers:  it’s all about love!

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