This expanded and updated fifth edition presents Caroli's keen political analysis and astute observation of recent developments in First Lady history. Caroli here contributes a new preface and updated chapters.
"Marriage is the most underreported story in political life and yet is often the key to its success. This is the idea driving a revealing new portrait of Lady Bird as the essential strategist, fundraiser, barnstormer, peacemaker, and ballast for Lyndon...[A] biography of a political partnership that helps explain how the wildly talented but deeply flawed Lyndon Baines Johnson ended up making history..."--P. [2] of jacket.
The narrative highlights the lives of nine remarkable Roosevelt women, showcasing their resilience and impact over a century and a half of significant historical events. Through a blend of letters, memoirs, and interviews, the historian unveils their unique stories, illustrating how these women navigated challenges and shaped their legacy within the broader context of American history.