Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States

by James Cross Giblin

A portrait of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson describes her extraordinary role and difficult responsibilities after her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, suffered a paralyzing stroke. Jr Lib Guild.

Genres: History, Biography

64 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1992

About the author

James Cross Giblin was an American children's author and editor, known for his award-winning works. He won the Golden Kite Award and the Sibert Medal for his contributions to children's literature. Giblin was born in Cleveland and raised in Painesville, Ohio. He graduated from Western Reserve University and earned a master's in playwriting from Columbia University. After a brief acting career, he entered publishing, founding Clarion Books, a children's imprint later acquired by Houghton Mifflin. At Clarion, he edited works by notable authors like Eileen Christelow and Mary Downing Hahn. Giblin’s works include The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler and Good Brother, Bad Brother.

Reviews

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great introductory small chapter book biography about one of our nation's most influence first ladies in regard to policy and assistance in running the country, Edith Wilson, wife of the 28th president, Woodrow Wilson.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly quick read, designed for students, but well written. I found myself fascinated by this woman!

[Erin Woodall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really great introduction into who Edith Wilson was. I think it is written really well to help our youth learn about her without being overwhelmed.

[Ij · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's nice to know that love bypasses fear