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The First Ladies by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
4.0
challenging emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a fascinating insight into the lives of two women, one of whom I knew little about, and the other whom I'd never heard of. I liked the alternating voices, chronicling the development of their friendship and how they were able to work together for civil rights. It was a sobering view of the reality of the Jim Crow laws. A really worthwhile and enjoyable read.