Hidden Power by Kati Marton

Hidden Power by Kati Marton

An engrossing look at twelve presidential marriages--from Edith and Woodrow Wilson to Laura and George W. Bush--that have profoundly affected America's history.

"Insightful.... Colorful.... A shrewd and illuminating look at the juncture where the personal and the political overlap." --The Wall Street Journal

Marton uncovers the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the ultimate power couples, showing how first ladies have used their privileged access to the president to influence staffing, promote causes, and engage directly in policy-making. Edith Wilson secretly ran the country after Woodrow's debilitating stroke. Eleanor Roosevelt was FDR's moral compass. And Laura Bush, initially shy of any public role, has proven to be the emotional ballast for her husband. Through extensive research and interviews, Marton reveals the substantial--yet often overlooked-legacy of presidential wives, providing insight into the evolution of women's roles in the twentieth century and vividly depicting the synergy of these unique political partnerships.

Kati Marton is the author of various nonfiction and fiction publications, including Wallenberg, A Death in Jerusalem, and The Polk Conspiracy. She's contributed to The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Vanity Fair, and The New Republic, among other publications. Marton got a George Foster Peabody Award for broadcast journalism as a former journalist for National Public Radio and ABC News. Her family resides in New York City, including her spouse, son, and daughter.

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ISBN 13	9780385721882
ISBN 10	0385721889
Title	Hidden Power
Author	Kati Marton
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2002-07-16
Number of pages	432
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