Ben Z Rose

Ben Z. Rose is a New England-based writer, whose books focus on inspirational figures in early American history. In John Stark: Maverick General, Ben brings to life the legendary Patriot commander who survived Indian captivity, before becoming thehero of Bunker Hill and Bennington. The book was chosen by ForeWord Reviews' quarterly magazine as a finalist for best biography. In Mother of Freedom, Ben explores the life of Mumbet, an African American slave who summoned the courage to take her master to court, in a bid for her freedom. The book was recommended by Choice Reviews as "an insightful account of an unusual lawsuit in post-Revolutionary Massachusetts."