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Martha Washington

An American Life

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Martha Washington

By: Patricia Brady
Narrated by: Laural Merlington
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With this revelatory and painstakingly researched book, Martha Washington, the invisible woman of American history, at last gets the biography she deserves. In place of the domestic frump of popular imagination, Patricia Brady resurrects the wealthy, attractive, and vivacious young widow who captivated the youthful George Washington. Here are the able landowner, the indomitable patriot (who faithfully joined her husband each winter at Valley Forge), the shrewd diplomat, and emotional mainstay. And even as it brings Martha Washington into sharper and more accurate focus, this sterling life sheds light on her marriage, her society, and the precedents she established for future First Ladies.

©2005 Patricia Brady (P)2019 Tantor Americas Historical Politicians Politics & Activism Revolution & Founding United States Women Marriage American History
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A reminder that the every day small moments are truly what is ultimately revolutionary. Just a life in time.

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I truly enjoyed this book about our First Lady. Well written and narrated. It kept my attention and took me into the lives of George Washington and his lady. I highly recommend.

I truly enjoyed this book. It was well narrated and excellent content. I hope to read about all the Presidents First Ladies. Hop

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nothing to dislike, was well informed and thoroughly enjoyed. recommend to read for everyone today
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appreciated the depth and breath of pulling the life of this woman together for our knowledge and enjoyment

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I love learning about colonial life and how people survived the hardships and struggles of day to day life.

Learning about America’s First Lady and how she adored and supported her husband .

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I like the content of the book. it was hard to get into at first because of all the detailed background information about family information. The narration however seemed a bit choppy at times and not quite clear. I would still suggest this book for history lovers.

Stick with it!

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The author did so well making this book about Mrs. Washington and not just focusing on her presidential husband.
Well researched, written. Mrs. Washington was a prestigious and thoughtful woman and the author portrayed her story well. Almost taking me to the 1700s in time.

A must read for those interested in presidential history and women’s role in the early founding of this country.

Such a great life and story!

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Really enjoyed this biography. There is a lot of biographical information, and repeated names as was common during the time, so there were times I had to go back and re-listen to a portion. I ended up purchasing a print copy as well, and am glad I had it to reference. The narrator is pleasant to listen to, but there were several occasions where she misread a word in the text- "meditated" instead of "mediated," etc. Perhaps no great thing, but frustrating as the word she read completely changed the meaning of the sentence. Could have benefited from better direction, perhaps.

In-depth portrayal of a woman we all think we know

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I found this book very interesting although I admit I struggled a bit keeping track of all the family and friends.

Very interesting

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My DAR book club read this book. The person reading the book made me feel like I was hearing the story from Martha, Washington herself. It was very detailed, including giving list of how many of what household items were taken from one place to another.

It was well written, and gave a lot of historical information that I was glad to have

DAR Book Club

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I loved this telling of the life of Martha Washington! Fascinating story of our First Lady!

Excellent narration and story!

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