Becoming George Washington
By Stephen Yoch
Publication Date: September 1, 2015Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Paperback & Ebook; 382 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
READ EXCERPTS.
George Washington, action hero . . .
Long before Washington was the old man on the dollar bill, he was a fatherless boy with few resources and even less education. So how did he become the most famous person in American history?
Becoming George Washington tells the story of a young man with boundless energy, bravery, and passion, who grew from a fatherless boy into a self-confident leader. At the same time, he struggled to suppress both an awful temper and his love for a married woman, Sally Fairfax. A courageous war hero, Washington rose to the pinnacle of Virginia politics. His experiences as a young man allowed him, decades later, to lead the Revolution.
This compelling historical novel reveals the person behind the famous face and how he grew to become America’s leading Founding Father.
AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY | INDIEBOUND
My Review
Four Stars
Copy received from Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for an honest review
"Becoming George Washington" by Stephen Yoch was a great re-introduction to George Washington. Although I have heard of him and knew a little about the historical impact he has had on the US, it was very humanizing to see his earlier life. I thought that Yoch really understood Washington and as a reader I thought he gave me some insight to him as a person. His earlier relationships, with his brothers, mother and even Sally Fairfax were filled with the complexities of human relationships. His temperament and his believes were very enlightening. It was interesting to see how he conducted himself and how his determination at times got in his way and how he learned to steer himself in the right direction when he was off his course. I also really enjoyed the tone that Yoch set for the book, it didn't read like a black and white biography, it was filled with little stories that really defined one of the nations founding fathers. I really enjoyed this story and it was very easy to fall into this book and I really loved the journey that Yoch takes on with Washington.
About the Author
Steve doesn't golf or fish and is a below average hunter, but his love of history and writing compelled him to pick up his pen and tell the little-known stories behind the men that made American history. After years of extensive research, Steve wrote his first book on young George Washington.Steve lives in a suburb north of St. Paul, Minnesota with his supportive wife and two fantastic teenage sons. He graduated with honors from Boston College and the University of Minnesota Law School. He has enjoyed over two decades of practicing law in the Twin Cities, helping individuals and businesses solve complex problems.
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK
Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, December 07Guest Post & Giveaway at Passages to the Past
Wednesday, December 9
Review at Library Educated
Friday, December 11
Spotlight at The Writing Desk
Monday, December 14
Review at Book Lovers Paradise
Tuesday, December 15
Review at The Maiden's Court
Wednesday, December 16
Interview at Layered Pages
Spotlight at Historical Readings and Reviews
Thursday, December 17
Guest Post & Giveaway at Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus More
Friday, December 18
Interview at Flashlight Commentary
Monday, December 21
Review at Bookish
Tuesday, December 22
Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book
Wednesday, December 23
Spotlight at CelticLady's Reviews
Guest Post & Giveaway at A Literary Vacation
Thursday, December 24
Review at Book Nerd
Monday, December 28
Review at Just One More Chapter
Spotlight at Puddletown Reviews
Tuesday, December 29
Review at The Absurd Book Nerd
Review at Svetlana's Reads and Views
Wednesday, December 30
Review at Luxury Reading
Guest Post at The Absurd Book Nerd
Thursday, December 31
Review at Jorie Loves a Story
Guest Post at Let Them Read Books
No comments:
Post a Comment