Mrs. Ike (Niagara Large Print Series)

Susan Eisenhower looks back on the life of her grandmother in a tribute that coincides with the centenary of Mamie Eisenhower's birth. In this biography of an army captain's wife who becomes First Lady, she paints the portrait of an independent, headstrong woman who was passionately engaged in a lifelong relationship with a man who was her utter opposite. Based on a treasure trove of unpublished letters, the book provides a rare insight into the personalities and interrelationships of two complex people. Mamie is seen as Ike saw her - a heroic and irresistible figure in her own right.