Behind Every Successful President: The Hidden Power and Influence of America's First Ladies

Alice E. Anderson, Hadley V. Baxendale

ISBN 10: 156171089X / ISBN 13: 9781561710898

Published by S.P.I. Books, 1992

Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # N02B-04328

Synopsis:

A look at the influence of fifteen First Ladies on presidential decisions and on the American populace discusses Jacqueline Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, Pat Nixon, Roselyn Carter, and others.

Reviews: Of contrasting character and styles, presidents' wives from Lou Hoover in 1928 to Barbara Bush today have affected national politics more than the public realizes, according to the pseudonymous authors, history professors at Indiana University. Eleven skillfully crafted, mostly empathetic and entertaining biographies reveal the extent to which recent first ladies wielded power, ranging from the official hands-off attitude of the Truman and Eisenhower women to those of protective, aggressive Nancy Reagan, "second vicepresidential" partner Rosalyn Carter and roving reporter/ambassador Eleanor Roosevelt. Many wives used their positions to further special causes, e.g., Barbara Bush campaigning against illiteracy; Jacqueline Kennedy sponsoring the arts; Lady Bird Johnson promoting national beautification. The most interesting marriage presented here is that of shy, gently reared Lady Bird Johnson and her bear-like, volatile husband. Illustrations not seen by PW. $40,000 ad / promo.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Behind Every Successful President: The ...
Publisher: S.P.I. Books
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Anderson, Dale
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included