The author delivers a compelling interpretation of the American Revolutionary War with intricate details of the battles and descriptions of the individuals who were part of this intriguing part of the American history. Ferling does an excellent job of dividing this historical event into four unique segments, which help the reader understand the different components of the war. The breakdowns define distinct areas of the Revolutionary War, allowing the reader to grasp and understand small parts of this historical event, allowing them to piece these pieces together with a better understanding of the Revolutionary War. Ferling does a great job with this; his four escapes which are "Going to War", "The War in the North", The War in the South" and finally "American Victory", give a superb visual to each zone in which he decided to start the war. Given the length of this book, many might consider it a daunting read; however, Ferling's ability to move the story freely keeps the book from getting bogged down. For me, the most interesting part of the book was how Ferling described the beginning of the American colonist's entry into the war against the British. He was able, in my opinion, to show how America in those early days struggled and tried to define itself, while standing up for what it considered right. What's interesting about this book is that the author didn't focus on any one character. Ferling introduced men like General Israel Putnam, Benedict Arnold, Henry Lee, and Henry Knox who were instrumental in the Continental Army. However, many have drawn attention to the fact that individuals, who were not as prominent as men, were like George Washington, John Paul Jones or even Paul Revere, who most people...... middle of paper ......n regarding the revolutionary war. Ferling was able to cover a broad topic, while still being detailed enough to maintain the reader's interest. As I mentioned earlier, his research was excellent, and this was reflected in his pictorial examples and writings. I haven't read many books about this particular period of American history; however, I believe the author has great compassion and insight for this particular topic. Ferling was able, through his writings, to explain these events in such a way that those who read the book will not only gain a better understanding of the Revolutionary War, but will also enjoy learning through reading and deliberating about the colonies and their beginnings. struggle to become an independent nation. Works Cited John Ferling, Almost a Miracle, The American Victory In the War of Independence, New York: Oxford University Press. 2007