Former First Lady of Auburn Nell Richardson, signed copies of her recently released book, "A Family Home: A History of the President's Mansion at Auburn University," in the AU Bookstore, Oct. 31.
"We ordered a lot of copies of the book, and we put those on a table with a couple signs," said Cassie Harris, senior in philosophy and AU bookstore employee.
Margaret Hendricks, manager for general books at the bookstore, planned the event for Richardson.
"I invited her to come during football season so her fans could meet her and get the book signed," Hendricks said. "I want to get the maximum crowd for the book."
Published April 30, 2009, Richardson's book, as its title suggests, is a history of the president's mansion.
It touches on nine presidents and their families that lived in the mansion since it was built in 1939.
Richardson researched the home and its residents from the time President Luther Duncan lived there.
"It's not just about the families, but each one faces different issues," Hendricks said.
After living in the mansion from 2004 until 2007, she offers a different view of Auburn. The author blends facts from her research, along with her knowledge of the mansion.
Through the eyes of a former resident, readers get a glimpse into life at the mansion on the edge of campus. The book brings readers through each step of the growing process Auburn has encountered, but with a new twist.
Copies of Richardson's book are on sale at the AU Bookstore.
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