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  • Hardcover: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press; 1St Edition edition (April 29, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0300197969
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Third Dimension of An Important American Family
By Jean H Hart on July 8, 2014
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Margery Heffron not only added a full historical portrait of a heretofore relatively minor character, Louisa Catherine, but she added a third dimension to the well known historical characters who surrounded her - John Quincy Adams, John Adams, and Abigail Adams. Using her exceptional research and interpretive skills, Heffron exposed the underside of Abigail Adams as a Mother-in-Law, John Adams as a Father-in-Law, and John Quincy as a husband and father. Abigail would have won no awards as a Mother-in-Law; she was harsh to and about Louisa Catherine, so much so, that Louisa refused to go to Abigail's home for many years. John Adams and Louisa had a sweet relationship and he proved to be her champion from the first. John Quincy was a singularly difficult character all of this life and made no accommodation to anyone, including Louisa except when she was ill, which was often.

Physically fragile most of her adult life, Louisa Catherine was a woman of true grit. Although her formal education ended at age fourteen, she proved her intelligence many times over in her grasp of French and her ability to socialize in the highest circles both as guest and hostess, and her ability to be the woman behind the man, finally seeing John Quincy as President of the United States.

This book reads like a novel with an easy and steady rhythm, which is full testament of Heffron's talent and skill. Like Margery Heffron's life, which ended too soon and as she was writing this book, this story of Louisa Catherine ended abruptly with John Quincy entering the White House and Louisa Catherine becoming quite ill. Having given us the essence of this 18th Century woman, Margery Heffron also left her own legacy while adding to our historical knowledge of an important American family.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEngaging and fascinating
By Jaylia TOP 1000 REVIEWER on June 16, 2014
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Intelligent, cultured, capable, fluent in several languages, and the only First Lady born outside the United States, Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams is less well known but, based on this biography, every bit as interesting as her mother-in-law Abigail. Louisa and her husband John Quincy Adams were devoted to each other, but not always happy together. Born to an American father and a British mother, Louisa married John Quincy when she was still very young and for years had to yield most decisions about their lives to her husband, a state of affairs that contributed to her bouts of ill health, but when called upon to act or make decisions she rose to the challenge showing initiative, insight, and determination, and when allowed more autonomy than conventions dictated her health always seemed to improve.

In the early years of their marriage John Quincy held diplomatic posts in Berlin, St. Petersburg, and London, posts that didn't pay well since the United States was still in its infancy. With limited resources Louisa was forced to be resourceful and inventive in order to put together fashionable outfits suitable for court events, but no matter. With her wit, skill at dancing, and fluency in French she charmed everyone, including royals (except for George IV who ignored her, but the Regency Prince wasn't necessarily someone a lady wanted to be chummy with.) Louisa's life circumstances give this book a unique angle on history, and the detailed, colorful picture of pre-Victorian nineteenth century life in some of Europe's most exciting capitals is one of this book's many pleasures. Just as fascinating are the book's chapters set in the early, still rough and tumble Washington, DC, where ruts in the city streets were sometimes deep enough to overturn carriages.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsNot overly impressed
By Karen on December 1, 2015
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This is a very long book. It was interesting, and I have always been interested in the members of this family. I thought it dragged quite a bit and the end was horribly abrupt. That said, it was a good portrayal of life during that time, if a little vague. I could see a real back story here with Louisa's very low self-esteem and her tolerance of her husband. Women put up with a lot more then than they do now (in a lot of cases), and I can see why they traveled separately and lived apart at times, though she claimed to have a problem with that. Overall, these seemed like two rather unhappy people and no wonder.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe great strength of this biography is Heffron's ability to really ...
By Christopher Leahy on March 23, 2015
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This is a fascinating, scrupulously researched and well-written book that is brimming with detail and insight. Margery Heffron's immersion in the relevant Adams sources has allowed her to paint a portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams that is fair, nuanced, and persuasive. The great strength of this biography is Heffron's ability to really get at the core of what made Louisa tick. I felt that I really understood Louisa after reading this book. She is definitely a sympathetic historical figure, one whom you admire and appreciate. There is a balanced blend here of letting Louisa (and her husband, John Quincy) speak through quotation of letters and diary entries and Heffron's analysis. More specifically, Heffron's account of Louisa's journey from St. Petersburg, Russia to Paris in the winter of 1815 is riveting, and her account of the etiquette wars that Louisa fought in Washington as the wife of the secretary of state is revealing for what it says about her and the times in which she lived. This is a character study with just enough of "the times" to allow readers to appreciate the context surrounding Louisa's life.

I recommend this book to readers who are interested in this period of American history, as well as to those who appreciate a biographer who is skilled in her craft. I am sorry Ms. Heffron did not live to finish Louisa's life and that I will not be able to read any more of her work.
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4.0 out of 5 starsLoved this book

Wonderful, detailed portrait of a life and time long ago. Particularly enjoyed the in-depth look at the family relationships and psychological perspectives. Read more

Published 22 days ago by Judith P. Dueker
5.0 out of 5 starsI have really enjoyed this book and will add it to my other ...

As a history buff, I have really enjoyed this book and will add it to my other books which include both the Adams presidents.

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Good Read

I enjoyed reading this book. I felt much empathy for the beleaguered Mrs. Adams. First, her troublesome pregnancies, which were numerous, and secondly, being married to J.Q. Adams. Read more

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My favorite president's wife. Although a love match, John Quincy was a very difficult man that did not consider his wife in his decisions, instead he sought out his parents advice... Read more

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I found this book, read and discussed within a book group, to be outstanding. I read a wide variety of historical and biographical books and enjoy them immensely. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Dwight Bowie
5.0 out of 5 starsLouisa was an amazing lady -class

VERY interesting story. Louisa was an amazing lady -class, toughness, intelligence, etc.

Published 12 months ago by Cary M. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Very Happy with this book. Very interesting

Published 13 months ago by Donald Papuga
3.0 out of 5 starsInterrupted ending and too long!

Well written but extremely detailed and repetitive and most unfortunately stops when it gets really interesting. What a disappointment!

Published 16 months ago by W. F. HALLAM
4.0 out of 5 starsunusual spot in history

Good read about a wonderful person that has gone largely un noticed in history, but she played a big role

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