A study in loyalty and resilience

Born into upper-class America in the same year, 1854, Sara Delano and Jennie Jerome refused to settle into predictable, sheltered lives as little-known wives to prominent men. Instead, they concentrated their energies on enabling their sons to reach the epicenter of political power on two continents.

Set against 100 years of history, Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons argues that Jennie and Sara are not lesser figures in the backdrop of history, but they are two remarkable individuals who were key in shaping the characters of the sons who adored them.

Impeccably researched, filled with intriguing social insights, this dual biography offers a fascinating portrait of how leaders are not just born but made.

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