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The book’s cover is black like the darkness of the world with her name “MELANIA” in bold white letters. Someone could suggest all kinds of meaning for the way it appears.
It starts with her landing in the USA for the first time on August 27, 1996. The next chapter she jumps to the announcement of her husband's victory as the 45th president.
Then she gives readers the background of her mother, father, and sister. Melania was raised with a nanny in Slovenia where she said people have a strong sense of independence. Her mother’s career was focused on fashion design. At age six, Melania was modeling her mother’s creations. She mentioned “hard work” several times.
In September, 1998, she met Donald Trump at a party and felt a connection with him even though they had a 24-year age difference. People in the media later said she was a “gold digger.” They got married on January 22, 2005. A year later, she was pregnant and had Barron in March, 2006. I think it was odd she mentioned dates everywhere but not with the day of his birthday.
On June 16, 2015 her life changed again when Donald Trump announced that he was running to be the president. Her speech at the RNC was criticized by the media. She blamed others: why wasn’t it vetted? She said she wanted to be like Jackie Kennedy – a democrat. She realized that not everyone was going to welcome her with open arms. Some of her friends drifted away but she was behind Donald for a better country.
Now she had to build a team for the First Lady’s office. She would create programs to support children. She travelled extensively and served food to Hurricane Harvey’s families.
Next in 2020, she was involved with the reelection campaign. She said the media lied. The violence of January 6 was shocking. “We must never resort to violence.” She was trying to promote a foster program which was cancelled, she said, because of fear and harassment from The NY Times. Melania said there were biases related to her last name and political affiliation.
Melania was very clear about a woman’s body and health. She said, “There are several legitimate reasons for a woman to choose to have an abortion.”
Then she was angry when the FBI invaded their home. She said it was “unwarranted, especially given my thorough efforts to ensure all my official materials were properly transferred to the NARA upon leaving the White House.” Did she miss the media news and photos of what was stored in the bathroom? She said, “What happened to my rights and freedom?”
People that read this book will either be supportive and sympathetic or filled with hate and fear for her husband’s rhetoric of what he plans to do as the 47th president of the US. This was not a long book and it was very easy to read with a big portion of colored photos. It makes one wonder what will happened next. Will there be a sequel?
It starts with her landing in the USA for the first time on August 27, 1996. The next chapter she jumps to the announcement of her husband's victory as the 45th president.
Then she gives readers the background of her mother, father, and sister. Melania was raised with a nanny in Slovenia where she said people have a strong sense of independence. Her mother’s career was focused on fashion design. At age six, Melania was modeling her mother’s creations. She mentioned “hard work” several times.
In September, 1998, she met Donald Trump at a party and felt a connection with him even though they had a 24-year age difference. People in the media later said she was a “gold digger.” They got married on January 22, 2005. A year later, she was pregnant and had Barron in March, 2006. I think it was odd she mentioned dates everywhere but not with the day of his birthday.
On June 16, 2015 her life changed again when Donald Trump announced that he was running to be the president. Her speech at the RNC was criticized by the media. She blamed others: why wasn’t it vetted? She said she wanted to be like Jackie Kennedy – a democrat. She realized that not everyone was going to welcome her with open arms. Some of her friends drifted away but she was behind Donald for a better country.
Now she had to build a team for the First Lady’s office. She would create programs to support children. She travelled extensively and served food to Hurricane Harvey’s families.
Next in 2020, she was involved with the reelection campaign. She said the media lied. The violence of January 6 was shocking. “We must never resort to violence.” She was trying to promote a foster program which was cancelled, she said, because of fear and harassment from The NY Times. Melania said there were biases related to her last name and political affiliation.
Melania was very clear about a woman’s body and health. She said, “There are several legitimate reasons for a woman to choose to have an abortion.”
Then she was angry when the FBI invaded their home. She said it was “unwarranted, especially given my thorough efforts to ensure all my official materials were properly transferred to the NARA upon leaving the White House.” Did she miss the media news and photos of what was stored in the bathroom? She said, “What happened to my rights and freedom?”
People that read this book will either be supportive and sympathetic or filled with hate and fear for her husband’s rhetoric of what he plans to do as the 47th president of the US. This was not a long book and it was very easy to read with a big portion of colored photos. It makes one wonder what will happened next. Will there be a sequel?
funny
reflective
fast-paced
informative
inspiring
hopeful
informative
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slow-paced
My curiosity about Melania Trump and a recommendation from someone online who I trust, caused me to pick up this book from the library. I did learn a few facts about Melania – her childhood, family of origin, values, and timeline – but not sure I know the real Melania. This definitely read more like a biography about her (although in first person) than a memoir. I prefer memoir, especially form someone still living.
The writing was stunted and not awesome. I didn’t see much organization to the content. The poor writing, almost robotic, did get in the way of my reading experience. Maybe when she is not in office any longer we will get a genuine take on her life.
This was a quick read so worth the small time investment. The photos were the best part. I don’t know that I would recommend to others but I am glad I read it. Melania is stoic, stunning, and devoted to her family and causes important to her. This book didn’t do her any favors. But I still have a high opinion of her as a human.
“Our nation stands at a pivotal moment. We have a choice: to be torn apart by violence, hatred, and division, or to unite in a spirit of love, kindness, and shared humanity.”
Melania was a solid memoir. She hit the high points and some low points of her life. I enjoyed the insights into her fashion and modeling career. She is a fascinating and lovely person. 4 stars.
fast-paced
Not what I expected. The blurb said it was about her life as First Lady, but half the book was about her upbringing and modeling, which is fine - it’s part of her background. But the parts about her being First Lady can be summed up in one run-on sentence: I redecorated everything in sight, they couldn’t have done anything without me, people are mean to my husband and American is great - that’s why we need to change it.
I found the book very superficial
I found the book very superficial
informative
medium-paced