A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams by Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie
Published: May
5, 2026 by William Morrow Paperbacks
Genre:
Historical Fiction, American Revolution
In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence—managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plague and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to “remember the ladies” in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally.
When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage—exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband’s presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans.
From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.
My Thoughts: Why
can’t history not be taught like this in school? I learn so much from every book that I have
read or listened to that Stephanie Dray and Laurie Kamoie write. I love that their books are the women of
history stories. A Founding Mother is
the story of Abigail Adam, the wife of the second president of the US and
mother to the 6th president of the US. What an amazing lady.
I listened to the audiobook version of this book and could
not get enough. While listening at
work, I found myself forgetting to work and just listening to the story of the
phenomenal woman. There is so much
important history that happens around Abigail Adams and her family. She is important to the USA that we know
today.
A Founding Mother is the perfect historical fiction book to
be read during the 250 year anniversary celebration of the USA.
Thank you William Morrows for a copy of the audiobook via NetGalley in exchange
for my honest review.
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