Mrs. Ike

Description:

Susan Eisenhower looks back on the life of her grandmother. In this biography of an army captain's wife who becomes First Lade, she paints the portrait of an independent, headstrong woman who was passionately engaged in a lifelong relationship with a man who was her utter opposite. Based on a treasure trove of unpublished letters, the book provides a rare insight into the personalities and interrelationships of two complex people.

subjects: Presidents' spouses,  Family,  Biography

People: Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969),  Mamie Doud Eisenhower (1896-)

Places: United States