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First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump

Betty Boyd Caroli
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First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Betty Boyd Caroli

First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 1780s-2010s

Topic
World History

Women`s Studies

US History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1580L

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Super Short Summary

First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump by Betty Boyd Caroli explores the evolving responsibilities and societal perceptions of presidential spouses in U.S. history. The book highlights personal and public lives, showcasing how each woman's unique contributions shaped the role while adapting to cultural and political changes over time.

Informative

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

224 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump by Betty Boyd Caroli provides an engaging overview of the evolving role of U.S. first ladies. Praised for thorough research and insightful analysis, it highlights personal and political influences. Some critiques mention its occasionally uneven coverage of less prominent figures.

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Who Should Read First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump?

Readers interested in American history, women's roles in politics, and social leadership dynamics will enjoy First Ladies: The Ever Changing Role, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump. Fans of Gail Collins' America's Women or Kate Andersen Brower's First Women will find it compelling.

4.2

224 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 1780s-2010s

Topic
World History

Women`s Studies

US History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1580L

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