Using the repeating date of May 29th as a framework, the author tracks Patrick Henry’s life through his struggles as a youth to his successes as an influential politician in Virginia. After fumbling his way through early schooling and early jobs, Henry eventually took to the study of law and became a great orator. Henry opposed the unjust taxation of the British and spoke strongly in favor of American independence. His political service to Virginia lasted many years, and he became an instrumental voice for including the Bill of Rights in the founding documents of our nation. The lively and sometimes humorous tone of this biography makes for a highly engaging story that shines a light on the perseverance, responsibility, deliberation, and patriotism of this American figure.