Tell me about “The Real George Washington”. What is the gist of the book?
It's mostly a straight biography -- very little interpretation or commentary -- that tells much of the story in GW's own words (from letters, diaries, etc.).
It's a very positive view of his life -- none of that "the founders were greedy and trashy individuals" spin here. He's presented as one who deserved the sobriquet "father of his country," and that's backed up with facts. He was truly one in a million.
The second part of the book (about a quarter) is a collection of Washington's writings arranged by subject; it's a good reference.
I'm enjoying the book. It's a fairly quick and pleasant read, although historians might consider it somewhat shallow...