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Hardback. Condition: Good. Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did, so the saying goes, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Faith Whittlesey popularized this quotation during the 1980s, and many books attribute the line to her. The message clearly resonated with a generation of American men and women coming to age in the late 20th century, when all things seemed possible. In this book Faith Whittlesey gives concrete meaning to the quotation through her life and career as an effective Madam Ambassador in the worlds of both money and politics. Raised in western New York State by highly motivated Irish-American parents of limited means, she worked to reach an eminent position as Ronald Reagan s Ambassador to Switzerland (twice), and to serve as the highest-ranking woman on Reagan s White House staff from 1983 1985. There she occupied the West Wing office soon to be Hillary Clinton s, and as a widow (since 1974) with three children provided a female influence of her own to a presidential culture well before it was fashionable.In addition to her activities in U.S. policy and politics, for more than 30 years Whittlesey has proven to be one of the most important liaisons between the United States and Switzerland, a sister republic as well as financial superpower. Whether operating from her second floor office in the White House s West Wing or the bucolic Ambassador s residence in Bern, Switzerland, Whittlesey made a practice to advocate Reagan s policies through thoughtful debate and persuasive argumentation.After leaving government service, she practiced private-sector diplomacy, serving from 1989 as Chairman and then Emeritus of the American Swiss Foundation, which endeavors to promote understanding between the two nations, organizing several private high-level delegations to visit China, and participating, both publicly and also at times behind the scenes, in discussion of the most significant public policy issues of recent decades.This book provides a fascinating look into how one woman, despite daunting obstacles, was able to achieve exceptional influence, thence use her position for the furtherance of common good.REVIEWS tells the story of the political career of a remarkable and sometimes polarizing political figure Philadelphia Inquirer.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did, so the saying goes, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Faith Whittlesey popularized this quotation during the 1980s, and many books attribute the line to her. The message clearly resonated with a generation of American men and women coming to age in the late 20th century, when all things seemed possible. In this book Faith Whittlesey gives concrete meaning to the quotation through her life and career as an effective Madam Ambassador in the worlds of both money and politics. Raised in western New York State by highly motivated Irish-American parents of limited means, she worked to reach an eminent position as Ronald Reagan s Ambassador to Switzerland (twice), and to serve as the highest-ranking woman on Reagan s White House staff from 1983 1985. There she occupied the West Wing office soon to be Hillary Clinton s, and as a widow (since 1974) with three children provided a female influence of her own to a presidential culture well before it was fashionable.In addition to her activities in U.S. policy and politics, for more than 30 years Whittlesey has proven to be one of the most important liaisons between the United States and Switzerland, a sister republic as well as financial superpower. Whether operating from her second floor office in the White House s West Wing or the bucolic Ambassador s residence in Bern, Switzerland, Whittlesey made a practice to advocate Reagan s policies through thoughtful debate and persuasive argumentation.After leaving government service, she practiced private-sector diplomacy, serving from 1989 as Chairman and then Emeritus of the American Swiss Foundation, which endeavors to promote understanding between the two nations, organizing several private high-level delegations to visit China, and participating, both publicly and also at times behind the scenes, in discussion of the most significant public policy issues of recent decades.This book provides a fascinating look into how one woman, despite daunting obstacles, was able to achieve exceptional influence, thence use her position for the furtherance of common good.REVIEWS tells the story of the political career of a remarkable and sometimes polarizing political figure Philadelphia Inquirer.…

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did, so the saying goes, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Faith Whittlesey popularized this quotation during the 1980s, and many books attribute the line to her. The message clearly resonated with a generation of American men and women coming to age in the late 20th century, when all things seemed possible. In this book Faith Whittlesey gives concrete meaning to the quotation through her life and career as an effective Madam Ambassador in the worlds of both money and politics. Raised in western New York State by highly motivated Irish-American parents of limited means, she worked to reach an eminent position as Ronald Reagan s Ambassador to Switzerland (twice), and to serve as the highest-ranking woman on Reagan s White House staff from 1983 1985. There she occupied the West Wing office soon to be Hillary Clinton s, and as a widow (since 1974) with three children provided a female influence of her own to a presidential culture well before it was fashionable.In addition to her activities in U.S. policy and politics, for more than 30 years Whittlesey has proven to be one of the most important liaisons between the United States and Switzerland, a sister republic as well as financial superpower. Whether operating from her second floor office in the White House s West Wing or the bucolic Ambassador s residence in Bern, Switzerland, Whittlesey made a practice to advocate Reagan s policies through thoughtful debate and persuasive argumentation.After leaving government service, she practiced private-sector diplomacy, serving from 1989 as Chairman and then Emeritus of the American Swiss Foundation, which endeavors to promote understanding between the two nations, organizing several private high-level delegations to visit China, and participating, both publicly and also at times behind the scenes, in discussion of the most significant public policy issues of recent decades.This book provides a fascinating look into how one woman, despite daunting obstacles, was able to achieve exceptional influence, thence use her position for the furtherance of common good.REVIEWS tells the story of the political career of a remarkable and sometimes polarizing political figure Philadelphia Inquirer.…

Paperback. Condition: New condition. 1st Palgrave Macmillan paperback ed. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008. We have only this one copy, but it is available now and ready to ship today from Henderson, Nevada. New and unread in near PERFECT condition. The cover has only a tiny bit of very mild shelfwear (like you sometimes find in any new book store). Bright and shiny. NO chips, tears or fading. Square and tight. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- obviously never read. Bound in the white pictorial wraps, illustrated in red and black. From the publisher: "According to most political and religious scholars and pundits, JFK's victory in 1960 symbolized America's evolution from a Protestant nation to a pluralist community that included Catholics as all citizens. However, if the presidential election of 1960 was indeed a turning point for American Catholics, how do we explain the failure of any Catholic - in over forty years - to repeat Kennedy's accomplishment? In this exhaustively researched study that fuses political, cultural, social and intellectual history, Thomas Carty challenges the assumption that JFK's successful campaign for the Presidency ended decades, if not centuries, of religious and political tension between American Catholics and Protestants, paving a new role for Catholics in American presidential politics." Some reviews: "Superbly researched and very timely. Thomas Carty offers a fresh and useful vantage point for analysis of the endlessly interesting 1960 presidential campaign." - John McGreevy, Professor of History, University of Notre Dame, author of Catholicism and American Freedom: A History. "Thomas Carty's treatment of John F. Kennedy's Catholicism and how it influenced the outcome of the 1960 campaign is the most influential since Theodore H. White's classic book, The Making of the President, 1960. A timely and important work." - John Kenneth White, Professor of Politics, The Catholic University of America. "It is an axiom that 'the Catholic issue' embroiled the 1960 campaign, but this book is the first to take us beyond folklore to scholarship. Scrupulously argued and widely researched, A Catholic in the White House? examines the varieties of anti-Catholic concerns and phobias in 1960 and their impact. It captures the flavor of that riveting campaign and shrewdly analyzes the role of Catholicism in national politics both before and since 1960." - Richard M. Fried, University of Illinois at Chicago "Religion, and Catholicism in particular, informs U.S. political life in subtle ways that often escape notice. In an engaging demonstration of this dynamic, Thomas Carty skillfully explores the multiple contexts and players that shaped John F. Kennedy's successful bid for the nation's highest office, from the role of Catholic anti-communism during the Cold War, to Kennedy's complex relationships with Protestants and liberals. A Catholic in the White House? will be required reading for those who wish to understand the importance of 'the Catholic issue' in American presidential politics, from the candidacy of Al Smith in 1928 to that of John Kerry in 2004." - R. Scott Appleby, Professor of History, University of Notre Dame "Thomas Carty's A Catholic in the White House? is the first comprehensive scholarly examination of the 'Catholic issue' in the 1960 election. Carty provides a rich historical context, then explores the role of evangelical and mainstream Protestants, political liberals, and Catholics as they confronted the Kennedy candidacy and campaign. His treatment of the campaign includes original in-depth examination of the vote in key states. This is an important, timely book which deserves attention from everyone interested in American politics." - David J. O'Brien, Loyola Professor of Roman Catholic Studies, College of the Holy Cross.". 1st Palgrave Macmillan paperback ed. Softcover. New condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. viii, 215pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. NOT a library discard (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did, so the saying goes, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Faith Whittlesey popularized this quotation during the 1980s, and many books attribute the line to her. The message clearly resonated with a generation of American men and women coming to age in the late 20th century, when all things seemed possible. In this book Faith Whittlesey gives concrete meaning to the quotation through her life and career as an effective Madam Ambassador in the worlds of both money and politics. Raised in western New York State by highly motivated Irish-American parents of limited means, she worked to reach an eminent position as Ronald Reagan s Ambassador to Switzerland (twice), and to serve as the highest-ranking woman on Reagan s White House staff from 1983 1985. There she occupied the West Wing office soon to be Hillary Clinton s, and as a widow (since 1974) with three children provided a female influence of her own to a presidential culture well before it was fashionable.In addition to her activities in U.S. policy and politics, for more than 30 years Whittlesey has proven to be one of the most important liaisons between the United States and Switzerland, a sister republic as well as financial superpower. Whether operating from her second floor office in the White House s West Wing or the bucolic Ambassador s residence in Bern, Switzerland, Whittlesey made a practice to advocate Reagan s policies through thoughtful debate and persuasive argumentation.After leaving government service, she practiced private-sector diplomacy, serving from 1989 as Chairman and then Emeritus of the American Swiss Foundation, which endeavors to promote understanding between the two nations, organizing several private high-level delegations to visit China, and participating, both publicly and also at times behind the scenes, in discussion of the most significant public policy issues of recent decades.This book provides a fascinating look into how one woman, despite daunting obstacles, was able to achieve exceptional influence, thence use her position for the furtherance of common good.REVIEWS tells the story of the political career of a remarkable and sometimes polarizing political figure Philadelphia Inquirer.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition/1st Printing (complete numberline). SIGNED and inscribed by Faith Whittlesey on half-title page. 320 pages with B& W photos. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by the Subject.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; HRCC7; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415. . 2004. Hardback. . . . .

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 9.20x1.20x6.30 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 224.

Condition: New. pp. viii + 215.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 215 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; HRCC7; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415. . 2004. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Gut. 320 Seiten gebraucht gut, mit Widmung signiert von Faith Whittlesey 200821908 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700 Hardcover mit Schutzumschlag 16*23.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 224.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. viii + 215 Illus.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 224.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. viii + 215.