The First Lady of the United States has grown to loathe her lying, cheating husband. When he wants her to help him get reelected, she secretly flees the White House to seek a life of her own.
The First Lady of the United States has grown to loathe her lying, cheating husband. When he wants her to help him get reelected, she secretly flees the White House to seek a life of her own.
Absurdist, Humorous (general), Satire
President Rex Funck is a loutish, lying old bully whose affairs have deeply hurt his stunning wife Natalia, a former model from Slovakia. Now he wants to get her pregnant so voters will see him as a macho stud and re-elect him in a landslide. Natalia despises Funck too much to go through with it. With the help of Angel, her gay Mexican hairdresser and BFF, she secretly flees the White House. To take her place they leave Moon, a ballsy trans woman who impersonates FLOTUS at a Miami drag-queen show. Natalia’s suspenseful escape becomes a personal journey of self-awareness with unexpected twists and outrageous characters. Meanwhile, when the truth comes out about Moon at the White House, all hell breaks loose. In The First Lady Escapes: FLOTUS Flees the White House, Natalia proves herself a true American hero by saving her beloved adopted country from getting Funcked.
'A rippingly funny and surreal lampoon, the comic relief we so desperately need from the twisted absurdity of our current political horrors. It will leave you gasping with laughter and Trumpetized all at the same time.'
'I can’t stop laughing! I’m buying a hundred copies to pass out at the next Women’s March!'
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This story was humorous and rather realistic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The characters were well developed and acted/reacted as one would expect. Can such a thing ever occur? I guess it can, but it is perhaps not all that probable (remember, pre-nupts and other various legal and unofficial agreements do exist). The book was a pretty good read for me, and a pretty humorous one at that. I think anyone who enjoys good satire and who feels like many of the current population does will enjoy it. However, it may not be a book with a long enduring life/relevance, as this too shall pass (whether you want to believe that or not is up to you). The book gave me a lot of laughs and provided a good escape from everyday life and the reality of things today. I received this form NetGalley to read and review. ~ Kathy Tally, NetGalley
A fast paced and far fetched satirical read. If you like the writing styles of Tom Sharpe or Carl Hiaasen then this is sure to please. ~ Denyse King, NetGalley
This is an interesting book. I've tried reading this with an open-mind. Yet, all I could do was envision the current political climate in the United States and cringe! Well-written and quite evocative. Not recommended for staunch supporters of the current POTUS. ~ Erica Watkins, NetGalley
A great satire on Trump and the White House. President Funck and his wife Natalie, his close daughter, Natalie’s hairdresser and the security guys provide a humorous story of how Natalie escapes. Funck is determined to have another baby to “prove himself”, but Natalie can’t stand him and is determined it is not going to happen. She pines for her first boyfriend, remembering the passion she no longer feels, but longs for. Her hairdresser searches for him and miraculously finds him! He then finds a Natalie impersonates and brings her into the White House. The transformation begins and so does the fun. But ends no quite as expected! A well written story, fun to read. Could it happen, my guess is as good as yours. ~ Margaret Wilkins, NetGalley
Kudos to the author for having the balls to write and publish a brilliant book that is both entertaining and exposes some of the most relevant problems of today's society. ~ Teresa Brito, NetGalley
Ridiculous, farcical, biting, ribald, satirical comedy that is exactly as the title suggests. This is a light read, and is very much in the style of Carl Hiaasen's crazy stories about Florida. ~ Critter Bee, Librarian at Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System
5/5 Stars A hilarious and biting satire against one of the most controversial figures of our time. This book can be seen as a desperate cry from those Americans who are afraid that the US is no longer a democratic and tolerant country. And satire is a great way to encourage people to develop their critical thinking and become aware of what is really happening. The novel ends leaving hope to all those Americans who still dream to elect a woman as President of the United States of America. ~ Francesco Camodeca, NetGalley
A wonderfully frivolous imagining of what might have happened when Melania went missing (because, let’s be honest, it’s very thinly disguised, which adds to its appeal) from the public eye. There are some more serious themes beneath all the bubbles, with a lovely supporting cast, all contributing to a fabulously light hearted read. ~ Hanah Brown, NetGalley
Where do I start with this enjoyable and at times funny book? With my favourite characters, Angel the gay hairdresser and Moon, the trans woman. Moon has the most fun in the book, especially the way Funck discovers her true identity. I think we all know someone like Angel, who with Natalia's help, has made his way in life. The First Lady Escapes follows her journey after she escapes and oh what a journey it is. With a government agent and a paparazzi photographer on her trail, will they catch her? Or will she escape for ever? The book is funny, entertaining and a spoof on Donald Trump. I loved this book from beginning to end. I was rooting for Natalia to break free form her loathsome husband. A lighthearted read that's really enjoyable. ~ Louise Wilson, NetGalley
Enjoyable and LOL funny. ~ Janet Cousineau, GoodReads
The book drew me in from the first page until the last. I’ll definitely be looking out for more to come from this author! ~ Tara Jill, Netgalley
The First Lady Escapes proves to be an enjoyable adventure with an uplifting message. For those looking for a literary outlet to briefly escape the bleakness of the current political scene, The First Lady Escapes is the novel you need right now. https://laurasliteraryreviews.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/the-first-lady-escapes-review/ ~ Laura Mulcahy, Laura's Literary Reviews
This hugely entertaining tale resonates with the hitherto unimaginable absurdities of current affairs. Never was a book more engaging nor more timely. I chuckled all the way through it. ~ Lionel Friedberg, , author of New York Times bestseller
Just what we need in these dark times: A hilarious and wildly imaginative story about FLOTUS fleeing from the White House and her grotesque husband. And yet it is also strangely plausible - leading to the question, could it all be true? ~ Jon Weiner, Trump Watch, KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles
A rippingly funny and surreal lampoon, the comic relief we so desperately need from the twisted absurdity of our current political horrors. It will leave you gasping with laughter and Trumpetized all at the same time. ~ Jennifer Evans, author of Bitchin' in the Kitchen
I can’t stop laughing! I’m buying a hundred copies to pass out at the next Women’s March! ~ Robin Leavitt, Loyal participant in the Women’s March, Ketchum, Idaho
What a page turner! The engrossing, racy and humorous writing speeds you along. The best literary escape of the year! ~ Ivor Davis, author of The Beatles and Me on Tour
The First Lady escapes the White House with the help of a lively troupe of characters who stand for everything the President despises. This fantastical tale spins into a hilarious contest of power, wilfulness and cunning. ~ Maureen Muldaur, award-winning documentary filmmaker
“Exactly what I need to get through the horrors of our current state of affairs. I constantly catch myself cracking up while reading chapters aloud to others.” ~ Woosterlad , Disheartened Liberal from the Bay Area
