Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children

By Dorie McCullough Lawson

Categories: History

Dorie McCullough Lawson collects letters written by notable Americans to their children over more than 300 years. Writers include John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein and many others, offering advice on education, work, character, love and loss. Lawson introduces each letter with context. Together they give a personal view of American history and of what parents hope to pass on.

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• Shane Parrish: “Offers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of some of American history’s most admired figures. Spanning more than 300 years, the letters offer timeless advice on life and love”