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by Sarita Mirador (Author)
Twenty-nine years before becoming First Lady, Lou Hoover was a newlywed in Tientsin, China, when the 1900 Boxer Rebellion exploded. This is the epic tale of how Lou and Herbert Hoover were trapped in the Foreign Legation by over 2,000 Boxers and 25,000 Imperial Chinese Troops. Refusing to evacuate, Lou survived a shell blast, nursed the wounded, and patrolled the bullet-shattered city walls with a Mauser .38 pistol. Her courage emboldened Herbert Hoover to guide the American Marine assault that freed Tientsin's captives. Though it happened over 100 years ago, Lou's story is a timeless testament to the brave, bold spirit of America's women.
Author Biography
While growing up, Sarita Mirador never had a mentor, so she combed history for strong women to emulate. Her passion is finding "Virtual Mentors," valiant role models who have slipped through the cracks of history. She hopes women of all ages will be inspired by Lou Hoover's role in the Boxer Rebellion. Real-life "Virtual Mentors" may also be found in her other books: "Agents of Terror: Queen Elizabeth 1st & St. Edmund Campion," and "Death's Demonic Gates of Night."
