FEATURE/Founding Fathers Resurrected in New Book; 'Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes' Brings History to Life, Builds Appreciation for Men Who Shaped United States.Feature Editors/Business Editors FEATURE... MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2003 Although the average American imagines stuffy old men in powdered wigs when hearing the term, "Founding Father," a new book reveals interesting tidbits TidBITS is an award-winning electronic newsletter and web site dealing primarily with Apple Computer and Macintosh-related topics. Internet publication TidBITS has been published weekly since April 16, 1990, which makes it one of the longest running Internet publications. about their lives, bringing history to life and increasing appreciation for the men who shaped our nation. Debuting on Independence Day 2003, "Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes" by Steven W. Allen delves Delves is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the south of Consett. beyond the dates and facts memorized in history classes but long since forgotten to examine the lives of six Founding Fathers -- Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams There have been several notable people called John Adam:
"Many people view our Founding Fathers as mythical beings with whom we have little in common, but nothing could be further from the truth," said Allen. "The men who helped shape our country were very much like us, with faults, quirks and dreams similar to ours." A collection of easy-to-read anecdotes about the Founding Fathers, "Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes" examines who these men were and why they were so special -- and at the same time debunks some of the widespread myths and misconceptions Misconceptions is an American sitcom television series for The WB Network for the 2005-2006 season that never aired. It features Jane Leeves, formerly of Frasier, and French Stewart, formerly of 3rd Rock From the Sun. that have circulated about them for many years. In a foreword fore·word n. A preface or an introductory note, as for a book, especially by a person other than the author. foreword Noun an introductory statement to a book Noun 1. introducing the book, Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) writes, "Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes brings to light the physical, spiritual and philosophical characteristics that propelled these men to greatness. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about some very uncommon heroes whose courage, convictions and fortitude Fortitude See also Bravery. Fratricide (See MURDER.) Asia despite torture, refuses to deny Moses. [Islam: Walsh Classical, 35] Calantha fulfills wifely and queenly duties despite losses. [Br. Lit. shaped the fabric of our nation and established the greatest democracy on earth." Allen, an attorney, has presented lectures about the Founding Fathers for the past 10 years. He gathered the information from many sources, including a variety of biographers This literature-related list is incomplete; you can help by [ expanding it]. Biographers are authors who write an account of another person's life, while autobiographers are authors who write their own biography. and historians, as well the Founding Fathers' own writings. For more information about "Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes" and Steven W. Allen, visit www.uncommonheroes.us. Published by Legal Awareness Series Inc. (800/773-5297), the book is distributed by FaithWorks and retails for $19.95. |
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