The "Buzz" about the book. What others are saying...
"OUR VERDICT: GET IT. His writing is…skillful and his familial pride is palpable…The personal reflections of Ruth’s ancestors, providing distinctive eyewitness testimony to the history they lived, are used to great effect…” - Kirkus Reviews
To see the full Kirkus review, scroll to the bottom of the page for the link.
IR Verdict: 4 Stars (out of 5)
"Jim Ruth's meticulously researched book, THE PURSUIT, serves as an excellent primer on 300 years of United States history."
"Although the focus is on the Ruth family, general readers will find much to captivate them as the story moves through the centuries, taking in the Revolution, the Civil War, and two world wars."
"The author manages to combine his sources in clear prose that is both engaging and illuminating."
“With The Pursuit, Jim Ruth turns his skilled genealogical research into a sweeping account of one family’s remarkable role in the America story. This is an American family history well researched and well told.”
Michael Ross, professor of history, The University of Maryland
"The family myths and stories handed down brilliantly capture the historical context of the times. As a historian, I enjoyed the Ruth family history as a wonderful celebration of ancestral roots."
John C. Conradis, historian and author ( The Willing War, The Well Fought Day and A Vagabond Army)
"Your story is the dream we all want for our family heritage.
I loved how you closed the book by discussing Arlington [National Cemetery] and your Ruth ancestors."
Brooke Maddaford, Word Hawk Editing, LLC - Denver, Colorado
"It is such a delight to read beautiful writing ...Your serendipitous landing in Delaware Bay and discovering its connection to your ancestor, Peter, gives me goosebumps. I love connections like that."
Stacey Aaronson, The Book Doctor
"The writing is beautiful. This is as good as any historical material I've read in recent years. You invoke an emotional connection between the reader and the characters."
Kathryn Johnson, author and literary consultant - Silver Spring, Maryland
The author is proud to donate 100% of The Pursuit book sale royalties to the T2T Foundation, which supports America's heroes.
Some gave all, all gave some.