You may remember Abigail Adams from your history class as the former first lady who wrote to her husband, "remember the ladies.." as he drafted the Declaration of Independence. But did you know she broke societal norms by drafting her own will? That she advised her husband on political matters? Abigail Adams by Woody Holton is a biography of our often misunderstood first second lady and second first lady. In this episode, I'll talk about this fascinating book and also give a recommendation of an award-winning TV series to watch while you read.
