Wild Women In The White House
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Feisty First Ladies And Other Unforgettable White House Women
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Author : Autumn Stephens
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2009-01-21
Feisty First Ladies And Other Unforgettable White House Women written by Autumn Stephens and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
First ladies are supposed to be dignified background figures, quietly supportive of their husbands' agendas. Above all, they're not supposed to act out or cause even a whiff of scandal. Of course, reality often overrides conventional wisdom, and this book shows how far from the prim ideal many of the Presidents' wives have strayed. Part irreverent portrait gallery, part exuberant expose, Feisty First Ladies and Other Unforgettable White House Women introduces a remarkable array of wild women, from Martha Washington, who opposed her own husband's presidential election; to Abraham Lincoln's eccentric wife, Mary; to rebellious daughters like Patti Davis who were the tabloid fodder of their day. Laugh-out-loud funny and filled with amazing stranger-than-fiction facts from our American history, Feisty First Ladies journeys into the realm of the eclectic sisterhood whose outrageous words and deeds have rocked the fusty old foundations of the White House — and the nation!
Wild Women In The White House
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Author : Autumn Stephens
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel
Release Date : 1997
Wild Women In The White House written by Autumn Stephens and has been published by Red Wheel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From the prim and proper to the scandalous and subversive, Wild Women in the White House offers a marvelous compilation of behind-the-scens caprices, eccentricies, and confrontations by first ladies and other women who rocked the foundations of the First Mansion. From the buxom, 21-year-old bride of Grover Cleveland to Eartha Kitt's denunciation of the Vietnam War to Betty Ford's lobbying for passage of the ERA, no event is left unrevealed. Photos & illustrations.
White House Wild Child
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Author : Shelley Fraser Mickle
language : en
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Release Date : 2023-10-03
White House Wild Child written by Shelley Fraser Mickle and has been published by Charlesbridge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The fascinating historical biography of America’s most memorable first daughter, Alice Roosevelt, whose free spirit and status made her the Princess Diana and Jackie O of the early 20th century. Perfect for readers of female-centric biographies like The Daughters of Yalta and for fans of the glitzy drama of The Gilded Age and The Crown. “I can do one of two things, I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both.”—Theodore Roosevelt During Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency—from 1901 to 1909, when Mark Twain called him the most popular man in America—his daughter Alice Roosevelt mesmerized the world with her antics and beauty. Alice was known for carrying a gun, a copy of the Constitution, and a green snake in her purse. When her father told her she couldn’t smoke under his roof, she climbed to the top of the White House and smoked on the roof. She became the most famous woman in America—and even the world—predating Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy as an object of public obsession. As her celebrity grew, she continued to buck tradition, push against social norms, and pull political sway behind the curtain of privilege and access. She was known for her acerbic wit and outspoken tendencies which hypnotized both the social and political world. Brilliantly researched and powerfully told, Shelley Fraser Mickle places the reader in the time and place of Alice and asks what would it have been like to be a strong-willed powerful woman of that day. Drawn from primary and secondary sources, Alice’s life comes into focus in this historical celebration of an extraordinary woman ahead of her time. "With wit and fresh insight, Shelley Fraser Mickle brings vividly to life one of the most colorful figures of the 20th Century--the most glamorous, rebellious and contentious woman in the United States, and for a time the most famous." –Jonathan Alter, former editor for Newsweek, author of His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life "What a tale!. . .The history of the Roosevelts has been predominantly about men, now it's Alice's turn." —Diana Williams, WABC news anchor
Wild Women Of Washington D C
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Author : Canden Schwantes
language : en
Publisher: Wicked
Release Date : 2014
Wild Women Of Washington D C written by Canden Schwantes and has been published by Wicked this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
Fiery suffragettes, unconventional first ladies, and rebellious socialites turning up their noses at ladylike behavior, these pioneering women of Washington, D.C., shattered the expectations of a tightly-corseted society. Escaped slave turned spy Mary Touvestre risked it all to scuttle Confederate plans to break the Union blockade. Trading petticoats for trousers to work at the Union hospitals, Dr. Mary E. Walker was both the only female Medal of Honor recipient and the possessor of a police record for impersonating a man. During Prohibition, First Lady Florence Harding hosted jazz soirees and served up cocktails in the White House gardens. From pioneering photographers and newspaperwomen to enterprising madams and soldiers in disguise, author Canden Schwantes introduces readers to the decidedly daring and wild women of the capital.
Feisty First Ladies And Other Unforgettable White House Women
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Author : Autumn Stephens
language : en
Publisher: Cleis Press
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Feisty First Ladies And Other Unforgettable White House Women written by Autumn Stephens and has been published by Cleis Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Describes interesting and sometimes scandalous facts about the wives of American presidents, as well as their children, other female relatives, and prominent female White House staff.
Wild Women Throw A Party
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Author : Lynette Rohrer Shirk
language : en
Publisher: Conari Press
Release Date : 2007-07-01
Wild Women Throw A Party written by Lynette Rohrer Shirk and has been published by Conari Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-01 with Cooking categories.
Move over, Martha! No one knows how to party like a Wild Woman. She can bring home the bacon, fry it up, and entertain you all at the same time. Part how-to, part history, and 100 percent hilarious, Wild Women Throw a Party is the gift book of the season. Master chef and co-author of the wildly popular Wild Women in the Kitchen, Lynette Shirk has stirred up a best-selling batch of stories, anecdotes, historical facts, recipes, and favorite foods inspired by well-known Wild Women--from Dorothy Parker to Sarah Jessica Parker--and you are invited to a celebration of famed femmes and recipes for fun based on their stories. Let's party like it's 1929 with Jazz-Age babe Zelda Fitzgerald! Highlights include Dorothy Parker's Cocktail Party, Silver Screen Queens' Oscar Night, Joan Crawford's Mother's Day "Mommy Dearest" Breakfast, and Mary Pickford's Picnic at Pickfair. And nothing beats Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. But you might want to try the Better Than a Spaghetti Western Pasta Pajama Party, in homage to Sophia Loren. Who knew that dangerous debutante Peggy Guggenheim, famous for her arty party salons, was also a gifted gourmet? Or that when Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't serving at soup kitchens, she was throwing and attending the most elegant "do's" around. From Dollywood to Hollywood, these dazzling dames and sassy sauciers know how to sling spaghetti, toss any salad, and dish up the desserts. * 110 original recipes by a master chef and bonafide Wild Woman. * Features 15 black-and-white photos of famous Wild Women and a fun, colorful design.
Wild Women
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Author : Autumn Stephens
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2020-10-27
Wild Women written by Autumn Stephens and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-27 with History categories.
A delightful collection of 150 profiles of women who refused to confine themselves to the nineteenth-century Victorian model for proper womanhood. During the Victorian era, a woman’s pedestal was her prison . . . “Women should not be expected to write, or fight, or build, or compose scores. She does all by inspiring man to do all.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson “There is nothing more dangerous for a young woman than to rely chiefly upon her intellectual powers, her wit, her imagination, her fancy.” —Godey’s Lady’s Book magazine But, scores of nineteenth-century American women chose to live life on their terms. In this book you will meet women who refused to remain on a Victorian pedestal. In San Francisco, a courtesan appeared as a plaintiff in court, suing her clients for fraud. In Montana, a laundress in her seventies decked a gentleman who refused to pay his bill. A forty-three-year-old schoolteacher plunged down Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. A frail lighthouse keeper pulled twenty-two sinking sailors out of the ocean off Rhode Island. A pair of Colorado madams fought a public pistol duel over their mutual beau. Two lady lovebirds were legally wed in Michigan. An ad hoc abolitionist spirited away scores of slaves on the Underground Railroad. A Secessionist spy swallowed a secret message as she was arrested, claiming that no one could capture her soul. Featuring fifty black-and-white photos from the era. Perfect for fans of Women Who Run with the Wolves or Badass Affirmations. Praise for Wild Women “A fantastic read with unforgettable woman from across the world. I love this groundbreaking and fascinating book of wonderful women!” —Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women
Wild Women Talk Back
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Author : Autumn Stephens
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media
Release Date : 2004-09-15
Wild Women Talk Back written by Autumn Stephens and has been published by Mango Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-15 with Self-Help categories.
Rejoice in your wild side with insightful, motivational, and wickedly funny wisdom from women who made history in art, music, politics and more. In Wild Women Talk Back, great women of all stripes remind us to be unapologetically ourselves. Their powerful words cut to the truth about being a woman in this world, from the harsh realities to the unique joys. The women quoted here offer their own brash brand of counsel, commentary, and comic relief as a source of empowerment for all women. This book is more than a compilation of inspirational quotes—it’s an invitation to embrace your wild and beautiful feminine self. These empowering quotes will get you thinking about life and women’s invaluable role in the world. Wild Women author Autumn Stephens introduces each section, shedding light on the collection of quotes from unforgettable women such as Madonna, Lucille Ball, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Wild Women Talk Back offers you:Insight into everything from sex to motherhood, physical appearance to self-esteem, and coping with a career to finding wisdomThe hilariously and shockingly relatable experiences of women throughout the agesThe timeless wit and wisdom that women have to offer
The Woman In The White House
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Author : Marianne Means
language : en
Publisher: Signet Book
Release Date : 1963
The Woman In The White House written by Marianne Means and has been published by Signet Book this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with Presidents' spouses categories.
Inspired by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the author has selected eleven other First Ladies who played vital roles in shaping their husbands' lives and, tangentially, their nation's destiny. A few were responsible for prodding their reluctant husbands toward the White House. Our wartime First Ladies gave their husbands the kind of wifely support which made it possible for them to carry out their responsibilities. One became "acting President" during her husband's serious illness and another became her disabled husband's eyes and ears during the White House years. The twelve women included in this book are women of strong will and nimble wit, and they made their presence in the White House felt. -- Adapted from the introduction to the book.
The Haunting Of The Presidents
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Author : Joel Martin
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2003-02-04
The Haunting Of The Presidents written by Joel Martin and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-04 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Experience America's secret history in the untold phenomena of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue... The scandals of the White House have always commanded attention, but little has been acknowledged of the documented paranormal events that have shaken its stately porticos for more than a century. They are in fact, part of declassified, substantiated records dating back from George Washington through the Clinton administration. Now, complete with actual transcripts of channeling sessions and séances, the history of the paranormal presidency is revealed for the first time in a fascinating exploration of the country’s most famous portal to the unknown. • What were the chilling revelations of the séances conducted by Mary Todd Lincoln, Martha Washington, and Eleanor Roosevelt? • What secrets did John F. Kennedy reveal—after his death? • Why was Hillary Clinton compelled to channel the spirits of past First Ladies? • Which presidents admitted in private to have had UFO encounters? • What’s the source of the strange light emanating from the Rose Room? • Who—or what—is playing the haunted strains of phantom music in the private halls of the White House? Featuring a comprehensive see-for-yourself tour guide to the Presidential Haunted Places.