Legacy

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Summary: This book will not add to Michener's literary legacy
Review: This book was not one of his best attempts. It was barely even an attempt. I have read almost all of his novels and with the sole exception of "Iberia" I liked this the least. The volume is short without any of the place or character development for which Michener is known. This volume is a complete waste of time. I would read Covenant for the second time instead

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Summary: Unlike his others
Review: This is a short note in Michener's style of novels, it ties a family into their past back to the Constitution, but always just near to the main characters as we know our history. It also has the constitution at the end of the novelette and a preview of Alaska. All in all it could be said this was a writing for profit. I don't believe that to be fact. Looking deeply it tells a wonderful story of "could have been" based on true history. The constitution is very good reading for all in our country. I am sad to say that most of our young people have never read it. This would be a stellar book for a high school history class, sadly I don't beleive the interest would be there not only from students but the faculty themselves. there are always the exceptions to all in life so we hope the percentage that do read and understand what our forefathers did we may have to do also. The story depicts the honor we must all have for our country.

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Summary: Loved it
Review: This novel is a great way to begin to love Michener. It is short compared to other Michener masterpieces, but shows a great overview of American history from the eyes of Major Norman Starr's ancestors.

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Summary: A bad try on Michener's behalf.
Review: This was one book that seemed interesting because I thought that the main character would get to point of The Trial, but it was just him thinking about his heritage for some odd reason. He never got into trouble or anything. This was a struggle for me, even though I read many books. In my personal opinion, this wasn't even a decent book. I strongly reccommend getting another book by this man, because he has other, greater works. The length of this book doesn't even count for a chapter in any of his longer books.

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Summary: A bad try on Michener's behalf.
Review: This was one book that seemed interesting because I thought that the main character would get to point of The Trial, but it was just him thinking about his heritage for some odd reason. He never got into trouble or anything. This was a struggle for me, even though I read many books. In my personal opinion, this wasn't even a decent book. I strongly reccommend getting another book by this man, because he has other, greater works. The length of this book doesn't even count for a chapter in any of his longer books.

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Summary: New View
Review: Through seven different like stories I was able to see American history like I have never seen before.From the Constitution to womens rights I got the insights of some major movements. I thought that Michener did a great job of describing these peoples lives by tying in other well knowns like Alexander Hamilton and Kate Kedzie. Although, I do think that he could have had a better ending to the book. He builds up a great story but doesn't really finish it.

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Summary: New View
Review: Through seven different like stories I was able to see American history like I have never seen before.From the Constitution to womens rights I got the insights of some major movements. I thought that Michener did a great job of describing these peoples lives by tying in other well knowns like Alexander Hamilton and Kate Kedzie. Although, I do think that he could have had a better ending to the book. He builds up a great story but doesn't really finish it.

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Summary: Michener's civics lesson on the Constitution.
Review: Written in the aftermath of the Oliver North hearings, this very short book digs into the U.S. Constitution as it applies in today's world. The entire U.S. Constitution, with amendments, is reprinted at the end of the book and makes very interesting reading in and of itself. Do YOU really know what the Constitution says?