![]() The only “founding mother” to truly embrace public service, she raised 160 children in addition to her own. Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton started New York’s first orphanage. In 1816 (two centuries ago), she shamed Congress into supporting his seven orphaned children. She pursued him despite his illegitimacy, and loved him despite his infidelity. When she met Alexander, she fell head over heels. Then we get to learn more about his wife Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, daughter of one of New York’s most exalted families-feisty, adventurous, and loyal to a fault. Hamilton came to America to pursue his education and along the way became a hero of sorts and one of the most controversial leaders of the American Revolution. The title of the book puts it as plainly as anyone could of guessed, Hamilton has an affair which causes turmoil and ultimately ending in his death. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although I think I was more drawn to his wife, Elizabeth and her story. We read this book for last months book club pick! I didn’t necessarily dislike the story, although I did learn insight into who Alexander Hamilton was and became. ![]()
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