Hi and welcome to Robin's Nest! "I hope some day someone will take time to evaluate the true role of the wife of a President, and to assess the many burdens she has to bear and the contributions she makes." - Harry S. Truman

From Ballantine Books and published by arrangement with Random House comes "First Ladies: An Intimate Group Portrait of White House Wives! Whether they envision their role as protector, partner, advisor, or scold, First Ladies find themselves in a job that is impossible to define, and just as difficult to perform. Now Margaret Truman, daughter of President Harry Truman and an acclaimed novelist and biographer in her own right, explores the fascinating position of First Lady throughout history and up to the present day.

With her unique perspective as the daughter of a First Lady, Ms. Truman reveals the truth behind some of the most misunderstood and forgotten First Ladies of our history, as well as the most famous and beloved. In recounting the charm and courage of Dolley Madison, the brazen ambition of Florence Harding, the calm, good sense of Grace Coolidge, the genius of Eleanor Roosevelt, the mysterious femininity of Jackie Kennedy, and the fierce protectiveness of Nancy Reagan, among others, Margaret Truman has assembled an honest yet affectionate portrait of our nation's First Ladies - one that freely acknowledges their virtues and their flaws."

This book is complete at369 pages; paperback. No writing, soiled or dog-eared pages. Book is in very good condition with gentle signs of use and a few tiny marks on the bottom of the front cover. Original price $12.99.