David McCullough - America's Historian

 History

David McCullough has written two Pulitzer prize winning history books.  The books are Harry Truman and John Adams. 

"May you live every day of your life" from Jonathan Swift is his favorite quote.  A fellow Irish writer of Gulliver's Travels. 

One of my favorite David McCullough books is 1776 which describes the essential year in the battle for Freedom and Independence during the Revolutionary war in which the rag tag Continental Army ultimately bested the mighty Great Britain. 

How the farmer, copper, tinsmith, blacksmith, and book keeper became citizen soldiers and left their families, farms, and livelihoods to fight for the cause of Liberty.  These heroes would sacrifice their lives and fortunes so that we may enjoy our freedoms, comfort, and prosperity. 

We look back now 250 years later and find fault and shortcomings.  Such foolishness.  Which of us can withstand the scrutiny of history.  Instead of judging and casting aspersions better to just say thank you and be grateful for all the abundance that we have enjoyed due to the bravery of such people. 

David McCullough brings this heroes to life and shines the light on their stories and how America became the shining city on a hill within the short time period of a 100 years. 

Liberty and freedom are powerful forces that we can harness to keep America shining bright for years to come.

With Love,

Coach K