John Adams. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 2001 book
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John Adams
David McCullough, 2001
TV series vs book
Kirk Ellis, 2008

The series chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.


Blue Moon. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Blue Moon
Luanne Rice, 1993
movie vs book
Ron Lagomarsino, 1999

A fascinating story about the problems and conflicts that cause a family to fall apart at the seams. In Maine, Sheila and Jimmy Keating own a struggling restaurant and fishing operation that is slowly affecting their marriage. It takes a severe storm at sea for them to fall in love again.