First Ladies: The Saga of the Presidents' Wives and Their Power, 1961-1990

by Carl Sferrazza Anthony

Examines the public and private roles of the first ladies, and traces their influence on American politics and history

Genres: History, American History, Nonfiction, Biography, Politics

2 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1991

Reviews

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as fun and informative as volume one probably because I remember all these First Ladies. In fact, at 12-years old in 1961 I wrote to Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and she REPLIED personally. That letter is now in the Eleanor Archives of the FDR Presidential Library.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

An exhaustive account of the American first ladies from 1961 to 1990: Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush. The book examines the way they fit into the role of First Lady, and molded it around their interests. The book also examines their relationships with each other. It's a fascinating book.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting history of the First Ladies of the US, through Barbara Bush. I only wish there were a third volume!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is actually a very good book. Not dry at all and better than reading fiction based on a first lady

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good