About this title: The role of leader came naturally to George Washington, the first president of the United States, and the man revered as the father of his country. But when it came to the social aspects of life in the mid 18th century, he was both awkward and insecure, and finally it was only through the love of a woman that he found happiness.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 06/2002
ISBN-13:9780743229876ISBN:0743229878
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 06/2002
ISBN-13:9780743229876ISBN:0743229878
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, In very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Description: Fine. 0743448944 Excellent condition paperback book, clean pages, NO creases to spine, this book is Near NEW! Shop & Save With US. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780743229876ISBN:0743229878
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. HC, DJ FINE, 2002 PRINT, APPEARS NEW, BEEN READ, NAME/INSCRIPTION INSIDE COVER, NO OTHER MARKS, NEXT DAY SHIPPING. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780743229876ISBN:0743229878
Description: Very good in new dust jacket. hc ex library looks new unread dj is new covered in library cover smoke free. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
"A fictionalized account of the full life of George and Martha Washington based on solid research, but embroidered with motives, conversations and emotions, this account is a bit slow and hard to follow for lower readers. It bounces back and forth because its narrative frame is Washington's leaving office after his second term as President. Most of the story is told in a series of chronological flashbacks beginning with his life as a youth establishing his relationship with his mother and brothers, his background as surveyor and soldier, his crush on his good friend's wife (all very proper) and his growing love for Martha "Patsy" Custis, then the rest of their life together."
"This was a book club book...It was a nice story. I'm embarrassed to say I don't really know all that much about George Washington. This story humanized him and gave me insight about his love for his wife and of his home Mount Vernon, a beautiful place I have had the privilege of visiting."
"I learned a lot about George and Martha's history and personal lives as well as about the times leading up to the American Revolution. My sister purchased the book for me while we were visiting Mt. Vernon on March 15, 2009, so it has a lot of special significance attached to it. I really don't think it is one of Mary Higgins Clark's best novels but enjoyed it for the historical settings. It was her first novel."
"Was very interesting to learn about the relationship between George and Martha - had no idea that Mary Higgins Clark had ever written historical fiction! It was a light and enjoyable read...fascinating to learn how strong their relationship was during his years as a general and president..."
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