Woman of Independence

About the Book

Woman of Independence is the story of Abigail Adams, the second ever First Lady of the United States. Using Adams' letters to speak for her, this book paints a vivid picture of the daily life of women and gives an eye-witness account, from a female perspective, of the birth of our country.

About the Author

Former school librarian and author of ten non-fiction titles for young adults, Susan Provost Beller writes from her home in Charlotte, Vermont. She is an avid history buff and often writes about genealogy and American history, primarily that of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Some of her awards and recognitions are: Maine Library Association Lupine Award, VOYA Non-fiction Honor List, Civil War Journal, New York Times and Scholastic Book Club.