Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

from mom2acat

This is the fictionalized story of Elizabeth Keckley, a real woman who was born a slave, saved money to buy her freedom, and became a successful dressmaker with her own business. When President Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln moved into the White House, she became Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker...

from MHanover10

This was very well written. It was a different view than what the movie Lincoln showed. I kept comparing the two and I kept seeing Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln when I was reading this. I had no idea Mrs. Lincoln didn't know how to control her spending. I knew she was a little crazy but I didn...

from mojomomma

having just seen the movie Lincoln, I was interested in the black woman often pictured with Mrs. Lincoln in the movie. she wasn't exactly a maid as I assumed, but a companion and dressmaker. In this book, Elizabeth Keckly is so sainted and good that she becomes a bit tedious. that said, the book ...

from Briars_Reviews

A while back, I picked up a book by Jennifer Chiaverini. It was charming, sweet, and pretty easy to read. I somehow got the book for free, so I decided when the time was right, I'd buy another book by Jennifer. Time became right when I saw this stunning cover and I knew instantly... this was it. ...

from Mathenam

I read Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker, by Jennifer Chiaverini for a book discussion group. The story of Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who bought her freedom with the earnings from her seamstress skills, is an interesting one. Elizabeth goes on to become Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker and good friend. I...