"The first definitive exploration of the role of the twenty-first century First Lady, painting a comprehensive portrait of Jill Biden and the evolution of the First Lady's role from ceremonial figurehead to political operative--from a White House correspondent for The New York Times.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Mermaids -- Ambition -- Tradition -- Expectation -- Reluctance -- "The professor must teach" -- "The kind of woman I'd like to meet" -- "A force to be reckoned with" -- "A quiet asset" -- "I remember every slight" -- "They want you to be strong."