Book Review # 2 By Cyco Eva - THEODOSIA

Book Review # 2 By Cyco Eva
Book - Theodosia - Daughter Of Aaron Burr
Author - Anne Colver
Year - 1941
Spoiler Alert - Some, the end not told in this review
Purchased at a bookstore
Available on Kindle - Maybe
Cyco Eva's Rating - Score  5/10
I have to give myself props for reading this book set in 1783 to 1812, in its entirety. It is at times so boring I considered just stopping. But I have some interest in american history, but that main thing that kept me going was the lessons of morals and the responsibilies of the upper class that Aaron Burr instilled in his beloved daughter Theodosia. These morals I hold true to myself, although failing at time, it was great to see them written top confirm that I am not crazy. Morals such as treat everybody with respect, Don't concentrate on the uninvetiable, Everyone deserves a chance to learn to read and write, Always offer to pay everybodys way (although a person with high class and manners will never "let" you pay), and to always work hard and reamain calm even in chaos. To name a few.
This book is historical fiction, with real historical accounts mixed in with what probably was to make a seamless life story. This story begins with Theodosia (Theo) in childhood around the late 1700s when, her father (a widower) runs for presidency of america and losses to Jefferson. Automatically this makes her father vice president of america. Theo is rich and spoiled beyond measure, one of the richest girls in America at this time, she has everything from white horses to velvet gowns. But her father instills education and morals in her and doesn't allow her to be a spoiled brat. Theo helps the slaves of the house learn to read and writes letters for them to their family. This was a time in america when Cocaine was concidered a cure all and legal, and slaves where abundent. This was a sexist and violent time in American history, but this book skims over and ignores that completely. This book would be FINE for a 7 year to hear, as I know they hear and see much worse in the media. The books reading level is fine for a smart 13 year old to an adult. This book is rather boring but the bond between Theo and her father is heartworming. Theos father basically "buys" her a best friend and husband. He also buys theo her first mansion at 17 years old when she marries. Her husband eventually becomes a notable political figure in american history. Her first mansion has so many slaves and servents that she can't keep track of who is who. Theres one whos only job is to light candles. One whos only job is to polish silverware. One who cooks, one who taylors her dresses , one who gardens, etc. After about 22 years of living a very wealthy lifestyle her father eventually becomes broke with 12 cents to his name. He sells the family heirlooms, he is not allowed back in America. Theo begs the people who borrowed money from her father in the past to repay. and none of them do. She discovers the darker side of humanity. She has a child. She petitions the presidents wife for her father to be allowed back in America. I will not spoil the end or the more "exciting" parts of a generally boring story for you, but all in all I Would NOT recommend this book because its boring and a long tedious read. If you want to read a chapter each night to a young child from 6 to 10 years old, they might enjoy it. But most children today are used to far more excitement and stimulation than this book affords its readers.

Book bonuses -
- Daughter-Father Bond (Mother is deceased)
- Morals
- Real American History Accounts and Timelines
- Somewhat of a "princess" theme as Theo is very rich and spoiled and admired
Drawbacks -
- Boring
- Glosses over the violence and drug use at this time in history
- Glosses over slavery, although it is mentioned
- Written in a very safe manner (although the last few chapters incorperate death)