Patriot, political thinker, and statesman, John Adams was matched every step of the way by his life partner in tragedy and triumph, Abigail. She not only supported John through the years of struggle for American independence, but often challenged him to expand his intellectual horizons and philosophical beliefs. Culled from speeches, writings, published letters, and diaries, The Wisdom of John and Abigail Adams is a book for all Americans, and an intimate collection of the wisest words and sayings of our second President and his incomparable wife.