Here are the personal philosophies opinions thoughts witticisms and feelings of such upstanding and quintessential Americans as Abigail Adams Dolly Madison Eleanor Roosevelt Jacqueline Kennedy Nancy Reagan Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton These women have been more than just wives of American Presidents Their roles have included everything from negotiating with heads of state to redecorating the White House from debating political issues to acting as advisors confidantes and diplomatsThrough statements made during press interviews and in speeches and in writing these women put into words what might otherwise have remained private Abigail Adams proves herself to be a pioneer feminist Eleanor Roosevelt defines lifes ultimate success Lady Bird Johnson recounts a soul-enriching boat ride and much more What they have to say about marriage child-rearing success happiness beauty in the world education careers for women women in politics relationships growing old love and living life to the fullest is powerful and profoundThe pronouncements pet peeves gibes and joys revealed in Americas First Ladies add texture to the more secretive administrations and color to the sterner and more stoic ones.
