A hilarious parody memoir for the beloved Veep character portrayed for seven seasons by Emmy-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Born and raised deep in the American heartland of God-fearing suburban Maryland, young Selina Eaton learned to love her country and her fellow man from her parents, Catherine, a sportswoman, dog lover, and philanthropist, and Gordon, or "Daddy" as she always called him, a businessman and entrepreneur. From an early age, Selina, an active, curious, happy-go-lucky child, showed an uncanny ability to relate to others and to solve their real-world problems with real-world solutions. In this she was inspired by her idol: feminist, humanitarian, stateswoman, and first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.
Eleanor Roosevelt maintained a lively relationship with many prominent figures of her time, including Adlai Stevenson, John F. Kennedy, Albert Schweitzer, and probably Pablo Casals. She inspired countless women to break out of the established roles for women in society, among them the pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart, with whom she flew several times.
Dubbed the "Queen of the Air," Amelia Earhart captivated the nation both with her bravery, skill, and daring when flying her planes and when challenging society's hidebound attitudes as to what constituted a proper place for women. America mourned when she disappeared mysteriously somewhere in the Pacific during an attempted around-the-world flight in 1937. Speculation continues to this day as to Amelia's ultimate fate, even as hope has faded that she may yet be found alive.
With wit, wisdom, eloquence, and fearless honesty, Selina Meyer reveals for the first time what really goes on in the halls of power, including the ultimate hall, the White House. It's all here: The triumphs, the tragedies, the personalities, and the momentous events that have shaped our times, brought together in a page-turning tale told as only Selina Meyer could tell it. Selina Meyer's compassion, her sense of humor, her grace, and her uncommon willingness to bare her heart make this story revelatory, beautifully rendered, and unlike any other president's memoir ever written.
A Woman First: First Woman: A Memoir would be a fitting title for a book about Selina Meyer, Eleanor Roosevelt, or Amelia Earhart, but in this case, it is about Selina Meyer.
Praise
"Well, here it is. Selina Meyer’s book."President Laura Montez
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"Oh, great."Vice-president Andrew Doyle
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"I was pleasantly surprised the first time I read Selina Meyer’s new book and I am guessing so was she."Senator Tom James
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"I heard she was writing a book."Governor Danny Chung
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"Just tell her I’m traveling and don't have time to read it."President Stuart Hughes
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"Forthright. Honest. And very, very wise but a missed opportunity to tell the story of her struggles with mental health and her stay in the lunatic asylum."Finnish Prime Minister Minna Häkkinen
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"…intriguing…"Author of Treason, Terror, Horror, and Pity: The Selina Meyer Presidency, Leon West
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"Catherine Meyer is a private individual who has spent her life establishing a positive reputation. Nevertheless, we have been reliably informed that a new book by her mother, former president Selina Meyer, contains untrue and defamatory statements about Ms. Meyer. Under the laws of New York State, it is unlawful for an individual to make deliberate statements, either verbally or in print, that will harm a person's reputation without factual evidence. This will serve as a pre-suit letter demanding that you provide us written assurance with 30 days that you will cease and desist from making any such statements either in print or in person."Attorneys for Catherine Meyer, Messers. Blair, Underwood, and Berg
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