Martha Washington
An American Life

I have a habit of visiting a place, becoming fascinated, and then wanting to read about that place or the people associated with it. This year, when I knew I'd be visiting Mount Vernon, I got smart and decided to read about Martha Washington before I went. I like the cover of "Martha Washington: An A......more

I'm a bit obsessed with George Washington - he's my historical crush! But after reading several books on him, I was dying to know more about Martha. The woman who stood by his side during all of his years of service to our country. She is not a perfect woman, just like he was not a perfect man, but......more

For many, Martha Washington, referred to as Patsy by those close to her, exists as little more than an afterthought, a character significantly overshadowed by a husband whose legacy has reached mythic status in American culture. Yet Patsy epitomized the woman behind the man, a woman George deeply lov......more

Pretty amazing lady. The author was well researched and the the book was easy to read. I'll jot down the main points I want to remember. Apparently, she was quite pretty and incredibly kind and generous. Grew up not rich, but not dirt poor either. Her first husband, Daniel Custis, who was very rich,......more

It is very interesting to read about the history of our country from a women's perspective. Most of my understanding of American history is from the viewpoint of the men involved. Martha Washington was an unassuming woman, a phenomenal organizer, a great conversationalist, and an amazing companion t......more