America's First Ladies : Their Uncommon Wisdom, From Martha Washington to Laura Bush

Here are the personal philosophies, opinions, thoughts, witticisms, and feelings of such upstanding and quintessential Americans as Abigail Adams, Dolly Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Clinton. These women have been more than just wives of American Presidents. Their roles have included everything from negotiating with heads of state to redecorating the White House, from debating political issues to acting as advisors, confidantes, and diplomats. Through statements made during press interviews and in speeches and in writing, these women put into words what might otherwise have remained private: Abigail Adams proves herself to be a pioneer feminist; Eleanor Roosevelt defines life's ultimate success; Lady Bird Johnson recounts a soul-enriching boat ride; and much more. What they have to say about marriage, child-rearing, success, happiness, beauty in the world, education, careers for women, women in politics, relationships, growing old, love, and living life to the fullest is powerful and profound. The pronouncements, pet peeves, gibes, and joys revealed in America's First Ladies add texture to the more secretive administrations, and color to the sterner and more stoic ones. A Collection Of Personal Reflections, Opinions, Witticisms, Observations, And Wisdom By America's First Ladies Covers Such Topics As Marriage, Education, Child Rearing, Success, Careers For Women, Love, And Aging. Martha Washington -- Abigail Adams -- Dolley Madison -- Elizabeth Monroe -- Louisa Adams -- Rachel Jackson -- Anna Harrison -- Julia Tyler -- Sarah Polk -- Margaret Taylor -- Abigail Fillmore -- Jane Pierce -- Mary Todd Lincoln -- Eliza Johnson -- Julia Grant -- Lucy Hayes -- Lucretia Garfield -- Frances Cleveland -- Caroline Harrison -- Ida Mckinley -- Edith Roosevelt -- Helen Taft -- Ellen Wilson -- Edith Wilson -- Florence Harding -- Grace Coolidge -- Lou Hoover -- Eleanor Roosevelt -- Bess Truman -- Mamie Eisenhower -- Jacqueline Kennedy -- Lady Bird Johnson -- Pat Nixon -- Betty Ford -- Rosalynn Carter -- Nancy Reagan -- Barbara Bush -- Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Laura Bush. Edited By Bill Adler. Includes Bibliographical Reference (p. 221) And Index. A collection of personal reflections, opinions, witticisms, observations, and wisdom by America's First Ladies ranges from Martha Washington to Laura Bush and covers such topics as marriage, education, child-rearing, success, careers for women, women in the political arena, personal relationships, love, aging, and more. Here are the personal philosophies, opinions, thoughts, witticisms, and feelings of some of America's most upstanding and quintessential first ladies