Pat Nixon: Embattled First Lady

by Mary C. Brennan

Book Overview

Pat Nixon may be the least understood of modern first ladies. Although public opinion polls rated her one of our nation's most admired women, few Americans really knew much about her.

This first scholarly biography of Thelma Ryan Nixon--the first biography in thirty-five years and the first to access her papers--goes further than any other book to show readers the real Pat Nixon. Lester David's The Lonely Lady of San Clemente painted her as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 070061771X
• ISBN13: 9780700617715
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Wonan who became our First Lady

It is known that many people did not know who Pat Nixon. This First Lady was an amazing person. It is a shame that many people listened to the press biased commentary about her. She made tremendous strides for women. She was a wise and practical woman. This book tells the story of First Lady,Pat Nixon with love and insight that the media never reported.