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1010 Category Challenge : auntmarge64's 101010 challenge		105	auntmarge64, Yesterday 8:28pm
US Presidents Challenge : 7 - Andrew Jackson		17	infopump, Yesterday 2:26pm
Freebies, Book Giveaways and Contests : Giveaways 2009		187	nbmars, Yesterday 7:37am
1010 Category Challenge : Ludmilla's 1010 Challenge by Half		7	ludmillalotaria, Wednesday 9:00am
History: On learning from and writing history : Favorite Reads for 2009		12	MarianV, Tuesday 7:27pm
The Green Dragon : Best Non-Fiction Read in 2009		31	janepriceestrada, Tuesday 3:20pm
1010 Category Challenge : Conflict Castle - The 1010 Sub-Challenge		25	petermc, Tuesday 8:38am
Dewey Decimal Challenge : sjmccreary reads the DDS		28	sjmccreary, Monday 5:14pm
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : OldSarge's reading for 2009		91	OldSarge, Friday 9:59am
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Tutu's New Thread		271	alcottacre, Friday 4:13am
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : petermc loves nonfiction - Part III		286	raisacombs, Friday 4:09am
999 Challenge : lindapanzo's 999 x 2 part 2		173	lindapanzo, December 2009
999 Challenge : LittleTaiko's		97	LittleTaiko, December 2009
ARC Junkies : All New Blog Contests - Thread #2		153	momgee, December 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : sjmccreary reads 2009, 4th qtr		191	sjmccreary, December 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : orangeena's chapter 2		131	alcottacre, December 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Monthly Bests		51	lindapanzo, December 2009
The Green Dragon : People we know game, part the sixth		1071	jennieg, December 2009
Book talk : Biographies of American presidents		4	jnwelch, December 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : What Are You Reading the Week of October 24, 2009?		220	bibleeohfile, November 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : What Are You Reading the Week of October 31, 2009?		201	teelgee, November 2009
Non-Fiction Readers : Oct 09 nonfiction		39	Sandydog1, October 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : What Are You Reading the Week of October 17, 2009?		184	PaperbackPirate, October 2009
Political Conservatives : Presidential Biographies		69	noldaker, October 2009
History at 30,000 feet: The Big Picture : The Official "I Spend Too Much Money On Books" Thread		273	ElenaGwynne, September 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : drneutron's 2009 Books, part 2		274	drneutron, September 2009
999 Challenge : Tutu's 2nd qtr		119	bonniebooks, September 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Sgt Big G's 75 for '09		204	sgtbigg, September 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : petermc (Peter) - 75 in 2009 - Part 2		304	petermc, September 2009
US Presidents Challenge : Presidential Tickers		33	auntmarge64, August 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : What are you reading the week of August 01, 2009?		261	jnwelch, August 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : What are you reading the week of July 25, 2009?		226	Arten60, August 2009
Bestsellers over the Years : 2008		5	varielle, August 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : Books Brought Home - July 2009		228	rolandperkins, August 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : What are you reading the week of July 18, 2009?		274	morriss003, July 2009
ARC Junkies : ARCs Received - June edition		74	Neverwithoutabook, July 2009
What Are You Reading Now? : Books Brought Home, May 2009		241	nzurisana, May 2009
75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Kidzdoc's 75 Book Challenge for 2009 #2		280	kidzdoc, May 2009
999 Challenge : Lavinient's		38	Lavinient, May 2009
American History : Authors		35	JFCooper, May 2009
The Prizes : The Pulitzer		89	Mr.Durick, April 2009
Non-Fiction Readers : January/09: What are you reading?		109	Mr.Durick, February 2009
The Green Dragon : December Deals (books for christmas)		57	katylit, December 2008
What Are You Reading Now? : What Books Came Into Your Home Today?--November 2008 #2		76	IaaS, December 2008
What Are You Reading Now? : What Books Came Into Your Home Today?--October 2008, #2		224	IaaS, November 2008

>103. Linda, I feel like I'm in some kind of time warp. I thought I was reading American Lion but just went and checked my Kindle and it's the Brands book. I haven't gotten very far in it so can't give much of an impression yet. Looking at my notes for the US Presidents' Challenge, I ...

I'll be curious to see what you think of the H.W. Brands bio of Andrew Jackson. I'd always planned on reading American Lion by Jon Meachem after I finished JQA but now I'm leaning towards the Brands book.

December recap: 973 General History of North America: United States - American Lion by Jon Meacham. Biography of President Andrew Jackson - focusing on his white house years. Interesting, but short on explanation of the issues of the day. This is a repeat for me, so my totals are ...

Finally finished American Lion last week. A bit of a slog - I was really struggling to stick with it and actually pay attention. I don't have anything to add to the comments already made about the book. I guess the best I can say is that I think I better understand now why so many people ...

... by Joseph Ellis 5) The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon by John Ferling 6) American Lion by Jon Meacham 7) Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate raider CSS Alabama by Stephen Fox 8) An Artist in Treason: The Extraordin ...

Book #145 American Lion by Jon Meacham Biography of the presidential term of Andrew Jackson. A little background information is presented, and well as a little about his life ...

I just finished American Lion by Jon Meacham and had similar thoughts to the other people who posted here about the book. There was probably way too much time spent on the Eaton affair and I would have liked to have learned more as to why Jackson was so adamant about getting rid of the National B ...

#80 - I finally finished American Lion by Jon Meacham. I started this book back in January and for some reason have not been able to finish it until now. It was a very interesting book and I feel I learned a lot about Jackson's presidency and the impact it had on future presidents. Oh ...

... fiction: The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent - I haven't enjoyed a book this much in quite a while nonfiction: The American Lion by Jon Meacham - by default, since it is the only nonfiction I'll be finishing this month (today or tomorrow)

... were going to do an alphabetic challenge. 155 does sound like a good number to end at. If I can get one more finished (American Lion, I hope) I'll be at 145 for the year. A record for me, I believe. Last year was the first time I kept track and I had 120 books in 10 months - an annual ...

... Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans by Winston Groom Masters and Commanders - American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham - The Himmler Brothers by Katrin Himmler - Adolf Hitler: A Short Sketch of His Life by Philipp Bouhler - ...

Here are mine. 1.American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham 2.Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America by Fergus M. Bordewich 3.The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army by Paul Doug ...

Here's the best non-fiction I read this past year. In my opinion. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America by Fergus M. Bordewich The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and ...

... of Thomas Jefferson by Joseph J. Ellis 4. James Madison and the Creation of the America Republic by Jack Rakove 5. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham Non-Fiction 1. Stalingrad by Antony Beevor 2. Balkan Ghosts by Robert D. Kaplan 3. Moth ...

... ones getting positive reviews are Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin, and American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham.

... Adams, and the Election of 1828 by Lynn Parsons, I will be doing a combined review that will include each, together with American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham (Book 57). 2. Just finished Book 76, Beersheba: A Journey Through Australia's Forgotten War by Paul Dale ...

... - He has quickly become one of my favourite personalities from US history, and I will read more on him... ...I loved American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham, ...and have recently picked up The Birth of Modern Politics: Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, and the ...

... Indridason Nonfiction: none read December Fiction: The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent Nonfiction: American Lion by Jon Meacham

Having finished American Lion neatly enough on the way home from work Friday, I started The Making of the Middle Ages on the way in this morning. It's a bit dry so far, but I'll give it to the end of the day. I already had one false start with The Lost Art of Gratitude ...

... Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans by Winston Groom - a book I've been meaning to read since finishing the superb American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham.

I'm making good progress reading American Lion.

... that new book should have been The Age of Homespun, but I read it over the summer. So I started reading American Lion. Pretty good so far.

Andrew jackson

... is that I had a head cold this week (the second in three weeks), and didn't finish it until Friday. But today I started American Lion.

... by Paul Douglas Lockhart 66.*TRIED BY WAR: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief BY James M. McPherson 67.*AMERICAN LION: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham 68.*THE FOREVER WAR by Dexter Filkins 69.*REMNANT POPULATION by Elizabeth Moon 70.*SOUTHE ...

... the Forgotten Bayous: Fighting to Save a Way of Life in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina by Ken Wells August 57. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham 58. Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland 59. Adolf Hitler: A Short Sketch of His ...

... about the past through contemporary written records. ---------------------------- Book Notes Finished American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham. This joins the shortlist of favourites in 2009. Review pending.

Thanks Peter, I've just added 3 of your books to my wish list. I've been wanting to read American Lion but never added it till now, plus How to read the bible: a guide to scripture, then and now - sounds very interesting and I'm adding Rubicon just because I yearn to know more of the Roman Re ...

... years time, so my older boy can start his schooling there. --------------------- Current Reading Notes: - American Lion by Jon Meacham Reaching the end of this book now, and I'm enjoying the last half more than the first half, as the Eaton affair is left far behind, and we ...

... computer. I also downloaded James Parton's 1859-1860 3-volume Life of Andrew Jackson, for further reference to Meacham's American Lion. P.S. I should note that Parton also published a shorter biography of Jackson in 1892 entitled General Jackson, which can also be downloaded. All these Pa ...

Managed to finish American Lion before our vacation so now I've started The Last Beach Bungalow because I may be meeting Jennie Nash next Sunday.

I'm desperately trying to find reading time around the baby's schedule to finish American Lion before we leave for vacation suuuper early on Tuesday. I hate hauling a big fat book that is nearly finished along with me on vacation.

... It was extremely strange and it shouldn't have worked, but it did and I was enthralled. Right now I'm trying to finish American Lion so I don't have to haul it on vacation with me next week.

My review of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House is available on the LT book page or here.

Enjoyed your insights about Jackson and Brands' book. I did read American Lion earlier this year and found Jackson quite compelling - so single minded and certainly a leader of men in every sense. He brings a lot of baggage though - merciless to the Native Americans and while a fierce supporter ...

I'm hosting a giveaway for American Lion by Jon Meacham. Giveaway is open worldwide and ends on August 9. Click here to enter.

I'm hosting a giveaway for American Lion by Jon Meacham. Giveaway is open worldwide and ends on August 9. Click here to enter.

Great review! I've added it to my wishlist. ETA I have American Lion but haven't gotten to it yet. I now plan to read the H.W. Brands book first and then the Jon Meacham book. It looks like one emphasizes Jackson's life before the presidency and the other emphasizes the presidency ...

#5-DevourerOfBooks, Good to hear that American Lion is interesting. On my unread shelf. May have to move it closer to the top. #7-_________it_____, Iv'e read Name of the Rose a couple of times and given it as a well received Christmas present. As I have done before here, I want to ...

... rather long ones right now, which doesn't bode well for finishing much with a month-old baby in the house. However, both American Lion and The Seamstress are both holding my attention quite well at the moment.

... stop at Costco for a cheesecake or some such for a potluck last night. I couldn't help going through the book section: American Lion by Jon Meacham. I am hopeful of taking on the American 19th century soon (Howe's book will be out in paper not too long from now), and I want to know ...

#25 American Lion by Jon Meacham review posted here (msg 80). #26 Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson My driving to the pool audio book last week. I love these stories for their food, and their fun, and their narrator, B ...

#162 - Still reading American Lion - only up to page 197 - but I'm really enjoying it! I also get the feeling reading it that little has changed in the intervening years, and Meacham makes a good case that many features of the modern presidency flowered during Jackson's tenure.

49. American Lion by Jon Meacham. Prior to reading this I knew almost nothing about Jackson, I'm sure I read a biography of Andrew Jackson at some point, but it was probably when I was in Jr High. Meacham concentrates on Jackson's time in the White House while giving some coverage to the time ...

... obligations) right now. I just finished American Eve by Paula Uruburu which was quite good, and have started on American Lion by Jon Meacham which I am anticipating being as good or better. I may delve into The Big Steal by Emyl Jenkins while I'm reading American Lion, ...

... Won, Lost, and Forgotten: How Hollywood and Popular Art Shape What We Know about the Civil War by Gary Gallagher - American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham Lined up for my Americana themed July... - After Chancellorsville: Letters from the Heart: The Civil ...

Category History, Biography: American Lion Andrew Jackson in the White House, by Jon Meacham. Before I read this book, I knew that Andrew Jackson was the 7th president, he led the army in victory at the Battle of New Orleans, and there was a great deal of scandal/ dispute over his ...

American lion Before I read this book, I knew that Andrew Jackson was the 7th president, he led the army in victory at the Battle of New Orleans, and there was a great deal of scandal/ dispute over his marriage to Rachel Donelson. After I read this Pulitzer Prize winning discussion ...

#177 Mike - Looking forward to reading your impressions on American Lion. #180 Belva - I look forward to reading your impressions on American Lion too! #181 Tad - I love it! And by the way - Have you ever seen Gallipoli?

Thank you and yes, it does. American Lion sounds to be the better of the two. I hear a lot more about it.

I'm also reading American Lion and I'm at about the same point in the book. I've enjoyed it so far and am also learning alot. I have a knowledge gap between the American Revolution and the U.S. Civil War that I really need to fill.

... up, on The Voice of the Violin. Then, it'll all be non-fiction histories.... for a while. Currently 105 pages into American Lion, and I like it! And what's more, I'm learning a lot. But take that from a total neophyte on American pre-civil war history. Actually, I'm ashamed to say that, ...

... you take a break from the mysteries. Your review of Gallipoli is wonderful. ...looking forward to your impressions of American Lion...

... in a Changing China by Leslie Chang The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham The Sound of Freedom: Marian Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Concert that Awakened America by ...

... month'. Scratch that! Since I started July with two 'American History' themed books already on the go (i.e American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham, and The State of Jones by Sally Jenkins and John Stauffer), and with it also being the month of American I ...

New thread......... #50. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham As the 7th American President, Jackson set the course of the presidency and political life in a new direction. He was the first chief executive not to come from Eastern elites; an orphan from the ...

... The next ones up in the lineup however, are some rather heavy ones: Alberto Manguel's Library at Night Jon Meacham's American Lion Dawn french's dear Fatty and several meaty ones for the Portuguese category... I also have two ARCs Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant --starting that ...

Thanks for the comments and conclusions about the JQA book. I am currently reading Jon Meacham's bio, Andrew Jackson: American Lion which presents some interesting views of JQA in his post-presidential political life and his contentious realtionship with Jackson. I think he felt the heavy ...

Got Evolution of God and Labor Day today along with my ER May bonus book American Lion ---my summer reading is almost set.

... less than $20). Thankfully she is a loving and understanding fiance, and returned with The 10,000 Year Explosion, American Lion, and The Omnivore's Dilemma.

... Mercenaries Fighting in Iraq by Steve Fainaru 1864: Lincoln at The Gates of History by Charles Bracelen Flood American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas

... and based on your recommendation I so almost bought it! However, a 50% discount on the hardcover edition of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham, was just too tempting to pass up and took the last of my ready cash! Next time...

... got a little less far behind in paying its staff this week. In my case, some of that extra money went towards a copy of American Lion.

... Winston (by the latter) was alright, but assumed a level of familiarity with the two. Here's Jon Meacham's promo of The American Lion on The Daily Show. http://tinyurl.com/peb9kh

... Brown (6/08) 621,873 12 Multiple Blessings. Jon and Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson. Zondervan (10/08) 523,000 13 American Lion. Jon Meacham. Random (11/08) 463,678 14 Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Chelsea Handler. Simon Spotlight (4/08) #460,000 15 Just Who Will You Be ...

... the Forgotten Bayous: Fighting to Save a Way of Life in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina by Ken Wells August 57. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham 58. Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland 59. Adolf Hitler: A Short Sketch of His ...

... Lynn Nottage History - The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed Biography - American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham Poetry - The Shadow of Sirius by W.S. Merwin General Nonfiction - Slavery by Another Name: ...

... Problem of His Time Dava Sobel 5/1/09 7 Great Souls: Six who changed the Century David Aikman 2/16/09 8. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House Jon Meacham 7/09 9. Dear Fatty Dawn French 8/09 liamfoley in Political Conservatives : Presidential Biographies (Jan 30, 2009, 5:32pm)

Shout out for American Lion by John Meacham. Have to say though Jackson is my favorite president, but what would I know!

... READ FOR CHALLENGE: #6 John Q Adams: John Quincy Adams by Robert V Remini finished 3/5/09 #7 Andrew Jackson: American Lion by Jon Meacham finished 12/30/09

Just finished American Lion by Jon Meacham. A few notes on the man... - staunch Unionist - viewed himself as "White Father" to the Indians, but insisted they be moved west at all costs - 1st president to use veto power for political reasons rather than merely on constitutional grounds - ...

American Lion - Andrew Jackson in the White House - by John Meacham. A Christmas gift from my dear daughter and her hubby. They know me pretty well!

... - 11/05/09 - 11/08/09 (4 stars) 8. John Quincy Adams by Robert V. Remini - 11/08/09 - 11/15/09 (3.5 stars) 9. American Lion by Jon Meacham - 01/25/09 - 12/28/09 (3.5 stars)

Hopefully my last few Christmas presents- For Mum: A Heart Like His The Beloved Disciple For Dad: American Lion It kills me to buy books and then give them away. To add insult to injury, the only books I could afford for myself this week were textbooks- which aside from my Brit L ...

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... a friend: Helen and Teacher From the library book sale: Leap of Faith by Queen Noor From Borders: American Lion From bookcloseouts.com: War by Candlelight short stories Ptolemy's Gate so I can finish the trilogy The War of the Worlds special edition ...

U.S. Presidents 1. FDR by Jean Edward Smith 2. American Lion by Jon Meacham - about Andrew Jackson's presidency 3. Tried by War by James McPherson - about Abraham Lincoln's Presidency 4. John Adams by David McCullough 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

... Borders. 40% generally means I use it on a HB book. Now the big question -- what do I want?? Maybe Tried by War or American Lion or Wesley the Owl. Nothing in the fiction section seems to hold any sway at this time.