America's First Daughter is an in-depth look at the life of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph and her father President Thomas Jefferson. The scope of this book is truly amazing and it provides an up close and personal look at the life and times of the Jefferson family. I really came away with the feeling of how resilient and strong Patsy was. She had so many challenges and adversities in her life but she handled them all with honor and resolve. I also developed a deeper appreciation for how volatile life in America was during that early period.
Since the book covered such a wide span of time and provided a very in-depth view of the Jefferson family, I did feel that the story dragged slightly at points but I appreciated the amount of research the authors did in order to provide a realistic portrayal. I learned so much about both Martha Jefferson Randolph and Thomas Jefferson as well as the French Revolution and its impact on America. Overall, it was a compelling story and I enjoyed it.
I received this book from William Morrow through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Since the book covered such a wide span of time and provided a very in-depth view of the Jefferson family, I did feel that the story dragged slightly at points but I appreciated the amount of research the authors did in order to provide a realistic portrayal. I learned so much about both Martha Jefferson Randolph and Thomas Jefferson as well as the French Revolution and its impact on America. Overall, it was a compelling story and I enjoyed it.
I received this book from William Morrow through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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