Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation

As yet, I have not started reading this book, but I am reading another book by Ms. Roberts and I am enjoying it very much. I know I will not be disappointed in the, "Ladies of Liberty". Having lived in Washington, D.C. (I worked at the Pentagon for the Chief of Naval Operations); I am very interested in anything to do with the shaping of our great nation or anything to do with government, history, and D.C.

Cokie Roberts has done it again! What a great look into the lives and times of the women "behind the great men". It also is a reminder that the turmoil in our political arena today is not so differant than it was then. It is what makes the political process work for us. This book illuminates the important role these women made in creating our history.

This book fleshed out so much history that we knew or didn't know in the time frame from President Washington to President John Quincy Adams.There were political situations that were as relevant as today's newspapers. I feel it would be a fine reader for high school or early college where so many topics are brushed aside.

That certainly warrants National Acclaim- by Author Paul D. Cohn, "Sao Tome".

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Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation by Cokie Roberts is a terrific addition to this growing body of information. Our founding fathers contributions to the early history of our nation are well understood and widely acknowledged by everyone. That the women that supported their efforts have long been ignored or under valued by scholars is also being acknowledged. Cokie Roberts' Ladies of Liberty is just the latest of a series of books recently released that attempt to shine a light on these often overlooked patriots. Also worth reading is My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams and A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation. It is often surprising just how much pluck these ladies had. I'm so impressed with Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison that I'm ashamed that it has taken 59 years for me to discover just how important they were (are) to this country's history. Thanks to authors like Cokie Roberts that veil of ignorance can be lifted. This awakening to these contributions isn't "revisionist history" either, but a long overdue acknowledgement of what really happened.

Well researched, with varying and interesting coverage of each of the included women, Ladies of Liberty is sure to be an interesting read. It is quite obvious from reading the book that Cokie Roberts enjoyed writing this book. I highly recommend it.