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Aspire to the Heavens

Audiobook
The man who would become the first president of the United States comes to life in this biographical novel written by acclaimed suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark. Strongly influenced by the gentility and generosity of spirit of his older brother, the young George matures into a devoted and able public servant in both the military and political arenas. Though marked by tragedies and disappointments, his domestic life offers him well-earned solace and satisfaction, especially after his marriage to the young widow, Martha "Patsy" Custis. The humanity and humor behind the "pious legend" emerge from this story of the man who enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life while always in pursuit of the motto " Aspire to the Heavens."

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Publisher: Phoenix Books, Inc. Edition: Abridged
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OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781607470007
  • File size: 90362 KB
  • Release date: January 1, 1993
  • Duration: 03:08:15

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781607470007
  • File size: 90369 KB
  • Release date: January 1, 1993
  • Duration: 03:09:14
  • Number of parts: 3

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OverDrive Listen audiobook
MP3 audiobook

Languages

English

The man who would become the first president of the United States comes to life in this biographical novel written by acclaimed suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark. Strongly influenced by the gentility and generosity of spirit of his older brother, the young George matures into a devoted and able public servant in both the military and political arenas. Though marked by tragedies and disappointments, his domestic life offers him well-earned solace and satisfaction, especially after his marriage to the young widow, Martha "Patsy" Custis. The humanity and humor behind the "pious legend" emerge from this story of the man who enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life while always in pursuit of the motto " Aspire to the Heavens."

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