Alice Blackwell, a quiet, bookish girl from Wisconsin, becomes a librarian and a teacher, and later marries Charlie Blackwell, a wealthy Republican who becomes President of the United States. The novel is loosely based on Laura Bush's life, though the author invented the details. It follows Alice from her childhood, through a car accident that haunts her, to her marriage and the White House, as she wonders about the compromises she made for love and power.
A good read for people interested in political fiction and the lives of first ladies. It will interest those who enjoy thoughtful character studies and speculation about private lives behind public roles.
Inward-looking and thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
