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Melania Trump: Elegance in the White House Hardcover – December 3, 2019

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 638 ratings

A stunning photo collection showcasing Melania Trump’s time as First Lady of the United States.

Melania Trump’s journey from a communist upbringing to becoming First Lady gives her a perspective on true freedom that most people from western Europe and the United States take for granted. This book details in photographs and commentary the spectacular journey of a woman who brings elegance back to the White House. Fashion-forward and sophisticated, but also incredibly approachable and humble—her personal staff is less than half the size of the previous two First Ladies—Mrs. Trump is a political and cultural icon whose impact on history will surely be momentous.
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"The book highlights the journey of someone who brings her own 'distinctive elegance' to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and to her work on behalf of Americans. At a time when so many people appear to go out of their way to disrespect America’s first lady for their own political purposes — or simply because they can, on social media and elsewhere — it’s refreshing to see a new book that captures so much of Melania Trump’s grace, beauty and poise — and all of her charitable and humanitarian work as well." -- Maureen Mackey, Reporter for Lifezette

"A new photo book all about Melania Trump features several never-before-seen stunning photographs of the first lady since President Donald Trump was sworn into office. The unforgettable shots can all be found in a new book titled, 'Melania Trump: Elegance in the White House' by L.D. Hicks."

-- Katie Jerkovich, Entertainment Reporter for Daily Caller

"I was recently sent this lovely book that showcases First Lady Melania Trump over the past few years. It is so delightful to look through it and rememberall the wonderful work Melania has done." -- AlwaysMelania, Instagram Influencer

About the Author

L. D. Hicks is a Texan with a degree in Christian Ministry and Biblical Studies from LeTourneau University in East Texas and a master’s degree in American History earned at Norwich University in Vermont. He is also the author of Melania Trump: Elegance in the White House and the children’s book, Clarence Thomas: The Things He Learned. Mr. Hicks has a love of southwestern and Texas history, plastic dinosaurs, hiking, electronic music, Pear Red Bulls (they will change your life) and reading anything from the back of soup cans to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, David J. Weber, T. R. Fehrenbach, and Jean Edward Smith. Mr. Hicks has been with his amazing wife, Lisa, for twenty-seven years and lives in East Texas with Smokey Jack his cat and Lulu his dog.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Post Hill Press (December 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1642933260
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1642933260
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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I am a Texan with a degree in Christian Ministry and Biblical Studies from LeTourneau University in East Texas and Master’s degree in American History earned at Norwich University in Vermont. I have a love of Southwestern and Texas History, plastic dinosaurs, hiking, electronic music, Pear Red Bulls (they will change your life), and reading anything from the back of soup cans to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, David J. Weber, T. R. Fehrenbach, and Jean Edward Smith. I have been with my amazing wife Lisa, for 26 years and live in East Texas with Smokey Jack our cat and Lulu our dog.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
638 global ratings
Getting to know our First Lady
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Getting to know our First Lady
I appreciated the brief biography at the beginning. In Melania’s own words regarding marriage and parenting: “We are both very independent. I think the mistake some people make is they try to change the man they love after they get married. You cannot change the person. You accept the person.” Parenting magazine “I am a full-time mom, that is my first job.It is wonderful to view Melania Trump through the lens of a camera in photographs that display some of her activities since becoming our First Lady. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. According to Wikipedia, “it means that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.” It may be a more honest glimpse at our First Lady since words now a day are filled with bias of one sort or another. The book allows us to decide from photographs and less words. Ironically in Melania Trump’s case it makes sense. She has been much photographed over the years due to her modeling career. She is accustomed to having her picture taken, so as such appears more posed than natural. I would have liked the photographers to have captured her unaware so to say.Hence I have posted three pictures. (1) Eating healthy, “…a tradition started by Michelle Obama, Melania Trump meets with the Boys & Girls Club of Washington to plant and harvest vegetables for the White House Kitchen Garden.” (2) Military service and loss, “Paying homage at the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii.” (3) Caring for ill children, “The first lady gets hugs and flowers from Amani, a child from Kenya at the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.” Overall the book offers pleasant positive insight into Melania Trump.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
The photos are candid colorful photos that catch every detail of the event the First Lady is attending which are many and varied. Such a shame that Mass Media and fashion magazines refuse to cover the First Lady as she visit so many meaningful organizations. Of course she is perfectly dressed for each event and always tries to honor foreign dignitaries and countries by wearing the official colors and adhering to the customs of the countries. She is an accomplished women in her own right and speaks about 5 foreign languages plus has a business background. She exemplifies self confidence and grace at all times. FLOTUS' love of family and people is apparent in the photos.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
I appreciated the brief biography at the beginning. In Melania’s own words regarding marriage and parenting: “We are both very independent. I think the mistake some people make is they try to change the man they love after they get married. You cannot change the person. You accept the person.” Parenting magazine “I am a full-time mom, that is my first job.
It is wonderful to view Melania Trump through the lens of a camera in photographs that display some of her activities since becoming our First Lady. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. According to Wikipedia, “it means that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.” It may be a more honest glimpse at our First Lady since words now a day are filled with bias of one sort or another. The book allows us to decide from photographs and less words. Ironically in Melania Trump’s case it makes sense. She has been much photographed over the years due to her modeling career. She is accustomed to having her picture taken, so as such appears more posed than natural. I would have liked the photographers to have captured her unaware so to say.
Hence I have posted three pictures. (1) Eating healthy, “…a tradition started by Michelle Obama, Melania Trump meets with the Boys & Girls Club of Washington to plant and harvest vegetables for the White House Kitchen Garden.” (2) Military service and loss, “Paying homage at the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii.” (3) Caring for ill children, “The first lady gets hugs and flowers from Amani, a child from Kenya at the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.” Overall the book offers pleasant positive insight into Melania Trump.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
I appreciated the brief biography at the beginning. In Melania’s own words regarding marriage and parenting: “We are both very independent. I think the mistake some people make is they try to change the man they love after they get married. You cannot change the person. You accept the person.” Parenting magazine “I am a full-time mom, that is my first job.
It is wonderful to view Melania Trump through the lens of a camera in photographs that display some of her activities since becoming our First Lady. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. According to Wikipedia, “it means that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.” It may be a more honest glimpse at our First Lady since words now a day are filled with bias of one sort or another. The book allows us to decide from photographs and less words. Ironically in Melania Trump’s case it makes sense. She has been much photographed over the years due to her modeling career. She is accustomed to having her picture taken, so as such appears more posed than natural. I would have liked the photographers to have captured her unaware so to say.
Hence I have posted three pictures. (1) Eating healthy, “…a tradition started by Michelle Obama, Melania Trump meets with the Boys & Girls Club of Washington to plant and harvest vegetables for the White House Kitchen Garden.” (2) Military service and loss, “Paying homage at the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii.” (3) Caring for ill children, “The first lady gets hugs and flowers from Amani, a child from Kenya at the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.” Overall the book offers pleasant positive insight into Melania Trump.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
A coffee table book filled with beautiful pictures of the former First Lady and hopefully again in 2024. TRUMP 2024!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
Beautiful pictures of Melania
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022
The book is excellent in quality, her style, gracefulness, ability to maintain the duties of First Lady are displayed throughout the book. She had many events bringing women together in order to help children of all nationalities. Her ability to have maintained strong in a time when the media in every way worked hard to have the world view her as less than any First Lady in American History. She smiled on and rejected them allowing their comments to roll off her back. Nothing stopped her from becoming the greatest First Lady beside the GREATEST PRESIDENT for the people all people in the United States. Her grace and personal style in everything she did for us all shines through in these many photos. You will enjoy this book tremendously for years and years to come. I highly recommend this book to all.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
She dresses elegantly no question. This picture book gives a good history of her merger beginnings. Nice to know her history, a little.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
Beautiful pictures and illustrations of my personal favorite First Lady! She is a beautiful person and was not covered and promoted like she should have been. There could’ve been more pictures of her and the things she done so beautifully, but I know it had to stop somewhere.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
I love the photo's, well written, using it as a coffee table book, I get many compliments from friends who come over. This is a book to purchase and save, seldom have we had such a graceful First Lady!
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Alexandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2023
The US First Lady is very photogenic.
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Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2021
Great Book, quality pictures. Perfect for coffee table 👍