The Presidents' First Ladies

this book is terrific, but even better is the author's update, AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES, which includes all the first ladies right up to michelle obama. the earlier book ends with laura bush.

This is an intriguing look at some of the most powerful figures in our history, women who have often been ignored or written off as mere "wives" of presidents. In fact, they were confidants, consultants, co-presidents, and in some cases, in complete de facto control of the ship of state.Even the most obscure presidents often had potent partners, and the author's exhaustive research has brought them from the shadows of history into their rightful place of importance. They have been transformed from footnotes into living, breathing women who often had their own high ambitions.I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has the slightest interest in American history.

This is a really interesting book! I never thought much about the First Ladies before. The presidents usually get all of the attention but there is some really fascinating stuff in here.Did you know that Grover Cleveland was the only president to get married in the White House? His wife, Frances, was also the youngest first lady. I especially liked the story about how she used to conjugate Greek verbs in her head when she was stuck in a boring reception. Funny!Anyway, the book is great and it's up to date all the way through Laura Bush. I highly recommend it for any history buffs out there.