Questions About America's First Daughter

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Joan You sure can. Go to your local library and ask them if they have a copy and if not, would they buy it or get it from another library for you.

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Hello, I'm looking forward to reading this book.I believe it is non-fiction? With best wishes Joy Gerken pen name Joy M. Lilley

Gretchen It is billed as historical fiction, not non-fiction. I was looking forward to reading it to, big disappointment. Half way through the book it became a…moreIt is billed as historical fiction, not non-fiction. I was looking forward to reading it to, big disappointment. Half way through the book it became a matter of endurance to finish it.(less)

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Does this book have Adult elements in it? such as (Drinking, crime, adult romance, abuse etc.)

Charles Leviton I disagree with Alex on the abuse issue- there is a fair amount of abuse, ironically it's not abuse of slaves which you might expect in a book set dur…moreI disagree with Alex on the abuse issue- there is a fair amount of abuse, ironically it's not abuse of slaves which you might expect in a book set during this period.(less)

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How is the language and sexual content in this book?

Alex Bear It is all written very true to the times, and since the revolves around "ladies and gentleman" from the South, there is no harsh language. The narrato…moreIt is all written very true to the times, and since the revolves around "ladies and gentleman" from the South, there is no harsh language. The narrator even apologizes for thoughts of spitting on a grave, so it is very PG.

As far as Sex, again, this revolves around Southern planters, so many children are born. As Ira Glass would say "they acknowledge the act of sex", but never go into any details. (less)

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Why does everyone think this book is worth 4 or 5 stars?

Nancy Royer I gave it a 5 because it made me reflect on so many different things and it kept me up at night. It was also well written. I almost gave it a 4 due to…moreI gave it a 5 because it made me reflect on so many different things and it kept me up at night. It was also well written. I almost gave it a 4 due to the fact that it is rather intense in some parts and maybe not suited for all adult audiences. (less)

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