The Secret Diary of Mrs. John Quincy Adams: Wife of the Sixth President of the United States

President John Quincy Adams wed English-born Louisa Johnson after a two year pause between the asking and going through with the marriage. He tried to get our of marrying her, a twenty-two year old spinster with a shady promised of a dowry that could never be paid, and a murky secret in her background.During their 50 year long marriage both endured difficult times. As president, John Quincy Adams and Louisa were deeply disturbed from their earliest youth by the horrors of slavery. Together John Quincy and Louisa were able to accomplish the commencement of slavery. The challenge brought them together in a late amorous relationship soaring to blissful heights.Their relationship unfolds in Louisa's own strenuous voice from the pages of her secret diary. She spares no details about the journeys she takes, the hardships she endures, and most of all the hard work it takes to learn to put love into every word and action.What readers are saying:A great bookThe author Beatrice succeeded to keep the reader thrilled to read every page in her book and to take us through the journey of the unique character of Louise and live the era of the 1700 and 1800.in such a fascinating way.I definitely enjoyed every page in this compelling story. A must read.. - Samira S.A wonderful storyAfter reading this manuscript, I can say that I fell in love with Louisa Adams. She was a strong individual whose life story needed to be told. Louisa Adams made an impact. I couldn't put the book down. A must read. - L. Bell ¿