An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America
from Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower
The Legacies and Personalities that built the White House
As a young nation grew into its own, it was not just the presidents who led the way.
The remarkable women of the White House, often neglected by history,
had a strong influence on the shaping of America.
The earliest First Ladies of the United States left countless untold legacies behind
after their role at the White House was over.
Decidedly different from their modern day counterparts,
the nation's first presidential wives made their impact
not in terms of political policy or broad social and civic service,
but instead with unique, personal, and often long-lasting accomplishments.
An inspirational gift book perfect for any occasion
Researching the subject for over 40 years,
the author has given over 300 lectures
on women of the White House.
This beautiful book should have a place on display
with other presidential and history books.
Filled with stories written in a light tone,
this gift book is a tribute to the honesty,
kindness and character strength of America's first presidential wives.
About the Author:
imaginative historical fiction, was followed by "Garfield's Train, a novel about the death of President James Garfield in Long Branch NJ in 1881. Her latest book, "THE FIRST LADIES: An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America from Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower" is a non-fiction easy to read study about some neglected First Ladies, their personalities and their accomplishments.
She has made more than 300 appearances, including guest lecturing at the New Jersey Historical Society and the DeWitt Wallace Museum in Williamsburg, VA. She has also given numerous national radio and television interviews.
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WHAT READERS SAY:
"Author Feather Schwartz Foster puts lively personal faces on the women behind the men of our country, starting with Martha, ending with Mamie (because she was "the end of an era") and passing over an unremarkable first lady or two along the way. Foster has a nice way of evoking each lady's era, which gives readers a better idea of the importance of their individual work. Though it's somewhat stiff now and again, The First Ladies is the kind of book that will satisfy historians, women's history scholars and trivia buffs alike. If that's you, then see that you get this book."
Bookworm Sez
The First Ladies: An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America, written by presidential scholar Feather Schwartz Foster and published by Cumberland House, is a very nice little book which absorbs the reader from beginning to end. It charts the lives of our first 26 First Ladies in a revealing if concise manner (It is surprising how much information the author can squeeze into one chapter), and provides accurate and authoritative information about their personalities, their relationships with their husbands, and what made them unique among presidential wives. In an unusual addition to each chapter, a Postscript sheds light on the path taken by each First Lady after she left the White House.
Reviewer's Choice, Midwest Book Review by Dr. Alma H. Bond
This book is more than a worthy read. It is beautifully written, well researched, and a piece of American history that illuminates this country's journey to the White House. If you love history...or just want to dish the dirt with some of the old gals...here's your chance.
Gail, Amazon Review
I greatly enjoyed The First Ladies. It wasn't a book of dry historical facts but rather a glimpse into the life and personality of each woman. I found it fascinating. It was as if I stepped briefly into each woman's life and understood, to a very small degree not only what she brought to the Presidency, but also what the Presidency brought to her. Was it a joy, a challenge to rise to, or an unwanted and unwelcomed burden? The First Ladies examines women who looked at the job of wife of a President in all these ways, and it makes them more accessible and understandable. I think it is a wonderful example of scholarship, without being dry or boring and would make an excellent addition to any home or library.
Tracy Riva, Book Reviewer
With The First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower, An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America,Feather Schwartz Foster has done it again! A presidential historian, she offers wonderful insight into the women who shaped the leaders of the free world! I loved her other books, Garfield's Train: A Novel and Ladies: A Conjecture of Personalities, and this one is even better - loaded with great details about these amazing women's lives.
Denise Cassino, Publicist
A delightful, valuable book, which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good read and wishes to learn about important relatively neglected contributors to American history.
Midwest Book Review
An independent presidential historian presents profiles of the 26 First Ladies who occupied the US White House from 1789-1961, from Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower. The book features cameo photos, and comments about their legacies for more recent First Ladies. Lesser-known ones are given credit for their contributions; e.g., Julia Tyler is compared to Jackie Kennedy as a style-setter.
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THE FIRST LADIES LAUNCH PARTY
Author Feather S. Foster hosted a book launch party for The First Ladies. Below are photos of the wonderful event! See Feather on "Virginia Currents", discussing The First Ladies on WCVE.
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