First Ladies - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019505654X ISBN 13: 9780195056549

Synopsis

This book provides an intimate look at how the women behind the men in the Oval Office have handled what may be the most demanding unpaid and unelected job in America. This expanded edition includes Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton, and summarizes Hillary's role before 1992, during the campaign, and now.

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Review

"Many fascinating sidelights on history.... The succession of First Ladies makes on the whole a dignified parade in her account."

Praise for the original edition:
"Impressive.... Caroli's profiles and observations of American first ladies and their relationship to the media, are intelligent and perceptive."--The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Many fascinating sidelights on history.... The succession of First Ladies makes on the whole a dignified parade in her account."--Newsday
"An insightful collective portrait."--American History Illustrated
"Anyone curious about the politics of the changing roles of women in our social history will find much to ponder here."--The Washington Monthly
Praise for the original edition:
"Impressive.... Caroli's profiles and observations of American first ladies and their relationship to the media, are intelligent and perceptive."--The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Many fascinating sidelights on history.... The succession of First Ladies makes on the whole a dignified parade in her account."--Newsday
"An insightful collective portrait."--American History Illustrated
"Anyone curious about the politics of the changing roles of women in our social history will find much to ponder here."--The Washington Monthly
Praise for the original edition:
"Impressive.... Caroli's profiles and observations of American first ladies and their relationship to the media, are intelligent and perceptive."--The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Many fascinating sidelights on history.... The succession of First Ladies makes on the whole a dignified parade in her account."--Newsday
"An insightful collective portrait."--American History Illustrated
"Anyone curious about the politics of the changing roles of women in our social history will find much to ponder here."--The Washington Monthly
Praise for the original edition:
"Impressive.... Caroli's profiles and observations of American first ladies and their relationship to the media, are intelligent and perceptive."--The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Many fascinating sidelights on history.... The succession of First Ladies makes on the whole a dignified parade in her account."--Newsday
"An insightful collective portrait."--American History Illustrated
"Anyone curious about the politics of the changing roles of women in our social history will find much to ponder here."--The Washington Monthly
Praise for the original edition:

"Impressive.... Caroli's profiles and observations of American first ladies and their relationship to the media, are intelligent and perceptive."--The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Many fascinating sidelights on history.... The succession of First Ladies makes on the whole a dignified parade in her account."--Newsday

"An insightful collective portrait."--American History Illustrated

"Anyone curious about the politics of the changing roles of women in our social history will find much to ponder here."--The Washington Monthly

About the Author

About the Author: Betty Boyd Caroli holds a Ph.D. in American Civilization from New York University. She is the author of Inside the White House and co-author of Today's Immigrants: Their Stories.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019505654X
• ISBN 13: 9780195056549
• Binding: Paperback