Download or read book First Thoughts written by Edith Belle Gelles and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adopting a topical, episodic approach, Gelles highlights Adams's letter-writing persona while giving due recognition to her achievements as wife, mother, sister, daughter friend, and patriot.