The "American Princess", also known as "The Other Washington Monument", Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Alice was born into an influential and political family. In spite of having these advantages, Alice didn't want any of them, only wanting to forge her own way in the world.
…more Her parents were cold to her and she craved their attention. Once she became of age, she jumped into her own wild ways, shocking her parents and the Country in general. She flirted with many men and lost her heart to a man much like herself. Still, she was courageous, brash and inventive. She was open to everything and way ahead of her "time". Eventually she wanted children and once she had a child, she wasn't much better at mothering her daughter than her parents were to her. She lived a very interesting adult life, involved in politics and had an affair. Surprisingly, she became her famous Father's confidant. In the end, Alice lived a very long life, close to the people she loved. I loved this book and what a fascinating character Alice was, living her life as she wanted. (less)