Crowded Hours: The True Story of Alice Roosevelt and America's First Political Dynasty

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Crowded Hours explores the life of Alice Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt's eldest daughter. She defied norms with habits like drinking, smoking, and carrying a pistol. You will get to know her emotional journey, seeking her father's love after losing her mother as a newborn. As her father becomes President, Alice's life transforms, placing her in the public eye in the White House. Written by Judy Becker's and narrated by Emma Roberts' this show brings Alice's vibrant personality to life and offers a vivid portrayal of her multifaceted life and the complex family dynamics she grew up in. An engaging listen for those interested in historical figures who challenged social expectations.