I got free HBO for 3 months because of my incessant complaints to comcast (we can discuss that issue some other time). I don't watch movies - I have very little patience. I have, however, stumbled upon the new histori-drama John Adams.
It is covering the life and times of John Adams and his wife Abigail from John's defense of the British soldiers in Philadelphia to his Vice Presidency (or at least that is as far as I have watched).
Throughout this series what has struck me the most is the strength, wisdom and courage of Abigail. John was at the Continental Congress for much of the war leaving Abigail and their children to fend during times of no food, small pox and the Revolutionary War. Abigail who made the courageous decision to have her children innoculated for small pox (or measles - whatever).
Abigail is widely regarded and sought out for advice by all the revolutionaries (per this history). She shares an interesting relationship with Thomas Jefferson who seems to quite respect and admire her (much to John's chagrin).
It is encouraging to see a woman from that era portrayed so well.
Bravo HBO!
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let me guess...you are going to start reinacting soon...
only if i can be abigail adams and have a hot torrid love affair with that handsome thomas jefferson.
that sounds about right...love of living in the past and love of sex all rolled up into one....
the 1700's are a bit far back for me - i like indoor plumbing. the better to shower with dear mr. jefferson.
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