The fascinating historical biography of America's most memorable first daughter, Alice Roosevelt, whose free spirit and status made her the Princess Diana and Jackie O of the early 20th century.

Perfect for readers of female-centric biographies like The Daughters of Yalta and for fans of the glitzy drama of The Gilded Age and The Crown.

"I can do one of two things, I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice. I cannot possibly do both."—Theodore Roosevelt

Alice Roosevelt at the age of seventeen became the most photographed woman in the world. She could generate more newspaper print than even her father when he was president, and she meant to! She wanted to get back at her father for not loving her the way she needed.

Alice Roosevelt was the first Princess Diana, leading to the later obsession with Jackie Kennedy, and today, to the loyal following of Taylor Swift. They each empowered young women to value their self-worth and push against the boundaries of their culture. Alice lived a haunted childhood, and while her personal story of navigating the Victorian culture is riveting, the American history that was the canvas of her life is valuable to our understanding our nation today.

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