Love & Power - A Midwestern First Lady

by Margarita Papandreou

The fascinating memoir of Margarita Papandreou, First Lady of Greece in the 1980s, Love and Power tells the story of the private woman behind the public face. The book documents Margarita's rise from waitress Margaret in America to the formidable Margarita, feminist campaigner and woman of style, power and influence. Papandreou's wit and passion leaps from the pages even as she provides insider insight into the international politics of the time. An engaging behind-the-scenes look at the life and achievements of an exceptional woman.A dynamic political activist determined to fight for a world free from prejudice and war. Margarita Papandreou gave equal attention to her role as the mother of four children and the wife of a prime minister. Love and Power is her first book and explores her conflict between feminist and woman, love and power.

436 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2015

Reviews

[Hue Moss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great personal love story, a window into Greece and its complex politics through the personal experience of a gal from the mid-west of the USA.
In addition an insider's view into womens' struggle in Greece - with universal implicagtions.