"Louisa" by Louisa Thomas is the biography of Louisa Adams, First Lady and wife of president John Quincy Adams. The book gives some background to her family then begins with her childhood in England. She lived the life of the privileged, though her family was in debt most of the time. She met and married John Quincy in England shortly before he began his prime ministry in Russia. They moved to the United States shortly after she gave birth to their first child. She then supported him as much as he would allow through his public service, including his presidency and his fight to end slavery while serving in the House. John Quincy was an odd, cold man. He gave little consideration to his wife and children. They spent as much time apart as they did together.
The book is a historical book told not in fictional format, but as if a fiction writer were to write a historical book. The book, though well written, is rather long. Over 500 pages. I would recommend this not only to history buffs, but also as a fascinating peek into the life of a woman in the late 1700s, early 1800s. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.firsttoread.com.
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