Following Joe

The Patriot Doctor And The Siege of Boston

by Alvin Ureles

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Following Joe

The Patriot Doctor And The Siege of Boston

by Alvin Ureles

Published Sep 11, 2008
195 Pages
Genre: HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775)



 

Book Details

HOW OUR NATION BEGAN TOLD

IN A WAY YOU WILL NOT FORGET

The forgotten founding father Joseph Warren III, colonial Boston’s most prominent physician, teacher, writer, orator and scholar, is caught up in the radical movement, working to free the colony from British exploitation, and becomes a political and military leader. All the great names seek his help and leadership, each in a different way; the Adams cousins, James Otis, John Hancock, to name a few. Paul Revere, his most trusted, faithful follower, joins him to lead the Masons in their amazing exploits. Abigail Adams introduces him to the beautiful Mercy Scollay. A story of sacrifice, service and virtue, in novel form, based on the documents, revealing the dangerous choice for independence and union, the treachery of a friend turned spy, Lexington, Concord and Breed’s Hill in a whole new light. Following Joe calls our attention to a true revolutionary hero; a great read for lovers of American History.

 

Book Excerpt

Sam was hesitant."Joe, Franklin sent this to us in confidence. He wanted us to know about it, since it confirms all the complaints and petitions we've sent. I have debated what to do."

But, Joe was adamant. "Sam there is no debate here; enough with our whining and petitioning, and Franklin's tip toeing around on eggshells. He sends us a loaded gun and expects us to bury the trigger? That's a fool's game. He plays both sides of the fence. Is he a milk toast British puppet or is he an American patriot? How many times have we asked ourselves that question since we chose him to represent Massachusetts?"

Joe threw the letters on the table."You want my vote, here it is. These letters are public property. Read these letters before the House, and give them to Edes and Gill, they'll make nice juicy reading in the Gazette. I'll see that the Committee of Correspondence sends copies to all the colonies."

Sam Adams pretended to be surprised. He was relieved at last. Brother Joe was back in form.

 

About the Author

Alvin Ureles

Alvin L. Ureles is a Professor of Medicine Emeritus at The University of Rochester School Of Medicine. He is married, with three children and six grandchildren, and has spent his life as a teacher and clinician. He is a former Avery Hopwood Literary Award Winner at the University of Michigan, author of a book of poetry, Ectopic Rhythms and a spy thriller, The Mizar Project. Having served in the Pacific Theater at the end of World War II, he witnessed the devastation of Hiroshima, and returned to pursue research in nuclear medicine as a Harvard Fellow. Following Joe is the first in a trilogy exploring the origins of The U.S. Army Medical Corps.