Adrienne: La Fayette's Sweet Fire by Susan Anthony-Tolbert

This is the story of a woman who was on fire with love for her husband, Gilbert La Fayette. Adrienne was a woman ahead of her time in terms of her emotional strength, her ability to get along with a variety of people from different backgrounds, her handling of any and all tasks she was given and her educational accomplishments. Adrienne would fit with the modern woman in terms of these skills. She had an outstanding moral compass. She was determined and steadfast in her endeavors. Her 'sweet fire' spread compassion and love to all her family, friends and acquaintances. Unfortunately, she was not loved by Gilbert La Fayette in the way she would so desire or in the way she loved him. Though he did love her and had great affection for her, it seems that she never really felt she pleased him. While there was great joy in her life, there was also tremendous sadness, loss and suffering.