Description
Unfold Book Jacket for a Full-Color Reproduction of the U.S. Constitution With their book Signing Their Lives Away, Denise Kiernan and Joseph D Agnese introduced readers to the 56 statesmen (and occasional scoundrels!) who signed the Declaration of Independence. Now they ve turned their attention to the 39 men who met in the summer of 1787 and put their names to the U.S. Constitution. Signing Their Rights Away chronicles a moment in American history when our elected officials knew how to compromise and put aside personal gain for the greater good of the nation. These men were just as quirky and flawed as the elected officials we have today: Hugh Williamson believed in aliens, Robert Morris went to prison, Jonathan Dayton stole $18,000 from Congress, and Thomas Mifflin was ruined by alcohol. Yet somehow these imperfect men managed to craft the world s most perfect Constitution. With 39 mini-biographies and a reversible dust jacket that unfolds into a poster of the original document, Signing Their Rights Away offers an entertaining and enlightening narrative for history buffs of all ages.
With their book Signing Their Lives Away, Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese introduced readers to the 56 statesmen (and occasional scoundrels!) who signed the Declaration of Independence. Now they've turned their attention to the 39 men who met in the summer of 1787 and put their names to the U.S. Constitution.
About the Author
Denise Kiernan and Joseph D Agnese are the authors of Signing Their Lives Away: The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence. They have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Saveur, Reader s Digest, Discover, and other national publications. D Agnese s work has twice been included in the anthology Best American Science Writing. Both are winners of Educational Press Association awards. They live in North Carolina. Visit them online at signingtheirlivesaway.com.
Reviews
"[The authors]...maintain a refreshing reverence for the Constitution itself. Rather than ask readers to believe that an 'assembly of demigods' (Jefferson's words) wrote the Constitution, Ms. Kiernan and Mr. D'Agnese challenge the notion that the group that crafted this document of enduring genius was uniquely brilliant or visionary. If this raises the question of how exactly the miracle was accomplished, it should at least give readers some hope for our own seemingly uninspired political era." -The Wall Street Journal
"This is both educational and entertaining."-Booklist
"Kiernan and D'Agnese, who also wrote Signing their Lives Away, have provided another volume that should appeal to all political and history buffs."-McClatchy Newspapers
"This little book is entertaining, easy to read, and above all, informative. It's a brilliant piece of work and a must-have for any history-buff's library..."-PoliticusUSA
"An extraordinarily fascinating study of America's lesser-known founding fathers alongside the more well-known ones."-Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice)
"It's no secret that I love reading history and occasionally a book comes along that provides an unusual insight beyond the standard telling of a given event. Signing Their Rights Away....is a truly fascinating story that puts their achievement in perspective."-Bookviews
"Kiernan and D'Agnese make both this period and the men who pulled off this incredible achievement exciting and entertaining...This is exceptional historical reporting that is informative, enlightening, and accessible. Anyone with even a remote interest in our rich national history should purchase this highly recommended book."-Larry Cox, King Features Syndicate
"Entertainingly written."-School Library Journal, starred review
Book Information
ISBN 9781683691273
Author Denise Kiernan
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Quirk Books
Publisher Quirk Books
With their book Signing Their Lives Away, Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese introduced readers to the 56 statesmen (and occasional scoundrels!) who signed the Declaration of Independence. Now they've turned their attention to the 39 men who met in the summer of 1787 and put their names to the U.S. Constitution.
About the Author
Denise Kiernan and Joseph D Agnese are the authors of Signing Their Lives Away: The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence. They have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Saveur, Reader s Digest, Discover, and other national publications. D Agnese s work has twice been included in the anthology Best American Science Writing. Both are winners of Educational Press Association awards. They live in North Carolina. Visit them online at signingtheirlivesaway.com.
Reviews
"[The authors]...maintain a refreshing reverence for the Constitution itself. Rather than ask readers to believe that an 'assembly of demigods' (Jefferson's words) wrote the Constitution, Ms. Kiernan and Mr. D'Agnese challenge the notion that the group that crafted this document of enduring genius was uniquely brilliant or visionary. If this raises the question of how exactly the miracle was accomplished, it should at least give readers some hope for our own seemingly uninspired political era." -The Wall Street Journal
"This is both educational and entertaining."-Booklist
"Kiernan and D'Agnese, who also wrote Signing their Lives Away, have provided another volume that should appeal to all political and history buffs."-McClatchy Newspapers
"This little book is entertaining, easy to read, and above all, informative. It's a brilliant piece of work and a must-have for any history-buff's library..."-PoliticusUSA
"An extraordinarily fascinating study of America's lesser-known founding fathers alongside the more well-known ones."-Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice)
"It's no secret that I love reading history and occasionally a book comes along that provides an unusual insight beyond the standard telling of a given event. Signing Their Rights Away....is a truly fascinating story that puts their achievement in perspective."-Bookviews
"Kiernan and D'Agnese make both this period and the men who pulled off this incredible achievement exciting and entertaining...This is exceptional historical reporting that is informative, enlightening, and accessible. Anyone with even a remote interest in our rich national history should purchase this highly recommended book."-Larry Cox, King Features Syndicate
"Entertainingly written."-School Library Journal, starred review
Book Information
ISBN 9781683691273
Author Denise Kiernan
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Quirk Books
Publisher Quirk Books
