Legacy by James A. Michener (1987-07-12)

by James A. Michener

Book Overview

In this sweeping novel inspired by the Iran-Contra affair, master storyteller James A. Michener conjures the triumphs and tragedies of one family and their dynamic role in the history of the United... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: B01FJ0XFVQ
• Release Date: January 1832
• Publisher: Random House
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Michener for everyone!

Wonderfully quick historical fiction about early American History and the framing of the US Constitution. I use it as the class novel for my 10th grade American History class (I'm a teacher). It's relatively short, easy to follow and fun when you already know the history!

Unlike his others

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.

New View

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.

Loved it

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.