Dolley and James Madison, Rodney K Smith
Dolley and James Madison, Rodney K Smith
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Dolley and James Madison
An Unlikely Love Story That Saved America

Author: Rodney K Smith

Narrator: Kate Burns

Unabridged: 10 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Rodney K Smith

Published: 02/11/2020


Synopsis

Power couples aren't a modern phenomenon. The greatest American couple ever to have served America in a public capacity was the country's fourth president, James Madison, and his wife, who is considered to be our "first, First Lady," Dolley Madison.In his heartwarming, lively, and accessible book Dolley and James Madison: An Unlikely Love Story that Saved America, Rodney K. Smith, who directs the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, chronicles two remarkable and inspiring lives of service, a story that remains as relevant today as it was two centuries ago. Of note is Smith's emphasis on the significance of Dolley's role in the founding of the United States. Without her efforts to build civility in a time more tumultuous than our own, it is unlikely that we would have survived our first generation as a nation conceived in liberty, secured by the constitutional rule of law and liberty.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on August 19, 2020

Most of this book is not about James and Dolley's relationship. Rather, this book is much more of James Madison's biography from the few years before he met Dolley to his death, than it is a book about the two of them. Dolley does show up, but not much in this book. Just to be clear, the Madisons' l......more

Goodreads review by Mike on May 13, 2020

I was made aware of Rodney K Smith’s book “Dolley and James Madison –An Unlikely Love Story”, sometime after having read his book “James Madison-Father of Religious Freedom”. I personally believe that every person who loves this country and desires to protect the rights and freedoms we have given to......more

Goodreads review by Lissylee on May 04, 2020

Our country needs this book right now! A reminder that civility, kindness, and honor can have a place in politics and dealing with those that have differing points of view. I enjoyed learning of their formative years which set the foundation for a unique and beautiful marriage and true partnership.......more

Goodreads review by Brandon on February 15, 2020

Excellent insight into the history, impact, and legacy of America's first, First Lady. This book from Constitutional scholar and Madison specialist Rodney Smith is a riveting narrative offering insight and context to the life and times of Dolley and President Madison.......more