David McCullough was a popular American historian and a prolific author. He’s won the Pulitzer Prize (2x) and the National Book Award, and in 2006 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Over the course of his career, he wrote bestselling biographies like John Adams and Truman, and many more stories about American accomplishments. McCullough brought history to life with his books. A comment from his alma mater, Yale, states that he “paints with words, giving us pictures of the American people that live, breathe, and above all, confront the fundamental issues of courage, achievement, and moral character.” Below is a selection of his books which you can borrow in print, e-book, or audiobook format through the Minuteman Library Network or Libby.