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Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Stacy A. Cordery
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Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2007

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Stacy A. Cordery

Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

483

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of Teddy Roosevelt, navigates life as a rebellious First Daughter and later a Washington powerbroker in Stacy A. Cordery's biography Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Drawing on personal papers, Cordery portrays Alice's complex relationship with her father, her high-society exploits, political influence, controversial stances, and eventual role as a mentor and grandmother. Sensitive topics include substance use and the loss of loved ones.

Informative

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,781 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Stacy A. Cordery's Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth offers an engaging and meticulously researched biography of a captivating historical figure. The book is praised for its comprehensiveness and insightful portrayal of Alice's complex personality. However, some readers feel that the narrative occasionally drags due to excessive detail. Overall, it's a worthwhile read for history enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth?

Readers who enjoy biographies of influential women in American history and tales of political influence would be captivated by Stacy A. Cordery's Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Fans of Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin or The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin would appreciate this well-researched and engaging narrative.

4.1

1,781 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

483

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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