Breaking Free: A Memoir of Love and Revolution

The Granddaughter of Ike: A Memoir of Love, Politics, and Family in a Chaotic World - This memoir is a captivating tale of love, politics, and family set against the backdrop of the Cold War.

The author, a granddaughter of President Dwight D.

Eisenhower, recounts her romance with Russia's top rocket scientist, Roald Sagdeev, and their marriage in 1990.

Through their clandestine meetings and public professional decorum, the author conveys the personal and political intensity of their relationship while also highlighting her concerns for the Russians who became like family to her.

With glimpses into the couple's blood relatives, this memoir offers a unique perspective on the personal side of politics.