Free, Melania : the unauthorized biography / Kate Bennett.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Flatiron Books, 2019Edition: First editionDescription: x, 267 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmISBN: - 9781250307378
- 1250307376
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Book | Phillipsburg Free Public Library | Adult Biography | Adult Biography | B TRUMP | Available | 36748002443606 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The first behind-the-scenes look at the life of the most enigmatic First Lady in U.S. history
Melania Trump is an enigma. Regardless of your political leanings, she is fascinating--a First Lady who, in many ways, is the most modern and groundbreaking in recent history. A former model whose beauty in person leaves people breathless, a woman whose upbringing in a communist country spurred a relentless drive for stability, both for herself and for her family. A reluctant pillar in a controversial presidential administration who speaks five languages and runs the East Wing like none of her predecessors ever could--underestimate her at your own peril (as a former government official did and was summarily fired). But who is she really?
In Free, Melania we get an insider's look at Melania Trump, from her childhood in Slovenia to her days in the White House, and everything in between. We see the Trump family dynamics that Melania has had to navigate, including her strained relationship with Ivanka. We get a rare glimpse into what goes into her famous and sometimes infamous clothing choices (including perhaps the real message behind Melania's controversial jacket, "I Really Don't Care, Do U?", which she wore while visiting the U.S.-Mexico border), and how a publicly quiet Melania actually speaks very loudly--if you just know where, and how, to listen. And we get a behind-the-scenes look at her often eyebrow-raising relationship with Donald Trump, from their beginnings to becoming the most unusual First Family in modern history.
Looking at Melania in the pantheon of historic First Ladies, Kate Bennett shows just how different Melania Trump is and why she matters. Bennett, an expert on First Ladies, has unparalleled access to Melania's very small and loyal inner circle. As she shows in this page-turning book, the seemingly most reluctant First Lady is, in many ways, the most compelling and complex First Lady, ever.
The speech -- The reluctant campaigner -- The tape -- The girl from Slovenia -- The Donald -- The girlfriend -- The business of becoming Mrs. Donald Trump -- The wedding of the century -- Family first, first family -- Just Melania -- The White House -- A most independent First Lady -- Cordial, not close -- The firing squad -- The East Wing, the White House's tightest ship -- The marriage -- A room of her own -- A health crisis -- The fashion -- The Melania effect.
"... an insider look at Melania Trump, from her childhood in Slovenia to her days in the White House and everything in between"--Jacket sleeve.