Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life

By: Jeff Wilser

Narrated by: Johnathan McClain

An entertaining look at the life and wisdom of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who mastered the arts of wit, war, and wealth, long before becoming the subject of the runaway Broadway hit Hamilton: An American Musical.

Two centuries after his death, Alexander Hamilton is shining once more under the world’s spotlight—and we need him now more than ever.

Hamilton was a self-starter. Scrappy. Orphaned as a child, he came to America with nothing but a code of honor and a hunger to work. He then went on to help win the Revolutionary War and ratify the Constitution, create the country’s financial system, charm New York’s most eligible ladies, and land his face on our $10 bill. The ultimate underdog, he combined a reckless, renegade spirit with a much-needed dose of American optimism.

As he made his mark on history, Hamilton also mastered the arts of wit, war, and wealth. He died before he could teach us these lessons, but Alexander Hamilton’s Guide to Life unlocks his core principles—intended for anyone interested in success, romance, money, or dueling. They include:

· Speak with Authority Even If You Have None (Career)
· Seduce with Your Strengths (Romance)
· Find Time for the Quills and the Bills (Money)
· Put the Father in Founding Father (Friends & Family)
· Being Right Trumps Being Popular (Leadership)

For history buffs and pop-culture addicts alike, this mix of biography, humor, and advice offers a fresh take on a nearly forgotten Founding Father, and will spark a revolution in your own life.

thoroughly interesting

Altough I have read thousands of books, this is the first review that I have written. This book was thoroughly entertaining, humorous, and written in a way we could understand in today's world. I had a World History teacher who taught in the same manner and I've always felt he was the best teacher. I couldn't imagine another narrator for this book. He also was very entertaining and always had the correct inflection. If you have any interest in the beginning of the United States this is a very good book to read.

Amazing

i loved this. it was my first audio book and i loved every second of it.

a must!

I would listen to this a second and third time as I would not grow tired of it. very well written and humorous. I have become a huge fan.

Funny, educational, awesome

This is not my first Hamilton biography. And it probably won't be my last. But it is the funniest, the most memorable, and hands-down the best narrated. (I really can't say enough good things about the narrator--great tone, tempo, emotion). The author has a way of turning all of these stories I feel like I've heard a million times before into something funny. He obviously both loves and gently ribs Hamilton. It's a great balance. I also love the elements of Hamiltons 5x great grandson put in the book as well. All in all A+!!!

Interesting and Fun to Read

The author does a great job telling the story of Jefferson's life and how his principles still hold true today. The book is a great listen. It's easy to understand the importance of this great man. I highly recommend the book for anyone looking to learn more about this time in history. Comparisons and analysis related to the 21st century make it fun to read and relevant to the world today.