Father's Day Giveaway: James Madison, A Life Reconsidered by Lynne Cheney

Want to win THE perfect gift for fathers day this year? Then you are in the right place. Together with Penguin USA Marjolein Reads is giving away a copy of James Madison; A Life Reconsidered, written by the second lady of the United States, Lynne Cheney.

This majestic new biography of James Madison explores the astonishing story of a man of vaunted modesty who audaciously changed the world. Among the Founding Fathers, Madison was a true genius of the early republic.

Outwardly reserved, Madison was the intellectual driving force behind the Constitution and crucial to its ratification. His visionary political philosophy and rationale for the union of states—so eloquently presented in The Federalist papers—helped shape the country Americans live in today.

Along with Thomas Jefferson, Madison would found the first political party in the country’s history—the Democratic Republicans. As Jefferson’s secretary of state, he managed the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States. As president, Madison led the country in its first war under the Constitution, the War of 1812. Without precedent to guide him, he would demonstrate that a republic could defend its honor and independence—and remain a republic still.

How to win: send an email to marjoleinbookblog at gmail dot com with your name and adress (we need this so Penguin can send you the book directly and in time for June 15th) and James Madison in the subject line. Important: The contest will close on June 11th Strictly and is open to US residents only.