Victoria Edwards (courtesy of A&E’s “The Governor’s Wife.” Photo by Scott Schafer
The Life and Times of a Governor’s Daughter, the autobiography of Victoria Edwards, tells the story of her life as Governor Edwin Edwards’ second oldest child and how their tumultuous relationship came full circle before his death. Now 71, the former model, actress, and high school teacher said she felt motivated to tell her story.
“I thought at one point that the relationship that I had with him, and the life of being a governor’s daughter would be an interesting story to tell so I wrote the book,” said Edwards.
Looking back, Edwards said she finally understood why she had such a rocky relationship with her father, one because they were so much alike, and second because she was bipolar, a diagnosis she didn’t receive until her 40s. She said their relationship was mended before he passed away.
“Because I did appreciate him finally, I never really understood until, like after 2013 that he absolutely had my back on everything,” said Edwards.
Being bipolar, Edwards said her sister often reminds her that she doesn’t have a filter and that she needs to think before she speaks. Edwards said while she can be brutally honest, she hopes readers have a better understanding of the unique life she’s led and that having a good relationship with Christ is what’s most important.
“At some point you realize, cars, looks, money, the this or that it doesn’t really matter, cause to me a relationship with Christ is the only thing that really matters,” said Edwards.
To purchase a copy of the book email thelifeandtimes70@gmail.com
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