"...never envy anyone who has led an easy life...nothing in the world is worth having if it doesn't mean effort, pain, or difficulty."
I took a break from my usual suspense and thriller reading addiction for this foray into the world of historical fiction and specifically the life and times of Alice Roosevelt Longworth. The eldest daughter of our nation's 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, was a force to be reckoned with through her youthful antics, her middle-aged stunts, and her many civic passions until her death in 1980. She was 96 years old when she died in 1980. She had lived through decades of White House intrigue, countless years of political upheaval, and far too many years of personal struggle and heartbreak -- much of it her own making --but she soldiered on emulating the many strengths of her adored father. She was a fascinating woman, far ahead of her time. She wasn't afraid to voice her opinions and to be true to herself even as the press both admired and denigrated her. She lived much of her life in the public eye and met most of the important leaders of her time. I laughed, I rolled my eyes, and I cried as Alice Roosevelt Longworth navigated her stormy and well-lived days as "America's Princess."
This was an excellent book about a fascinating woman. It was extremely well-written and extensively researched. I've read all of this author's previous books and was thrilled to read this in a more contemporary setting. I understand Stephanie Thornton's next project will be a book about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I can't wait to read it. If you enjoy historical fiction, this is one you won't want to miss.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for this e-book ARC to read and review.
This is a standalone and is not part of any series.
Author's other books written as Stephanie Thornton
Genre -- historical fiction
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