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Thank you for posting the book. While there is too much to comment on, I found your highlight section interesting:

“In the Old Testament, the kings of Judah, and other Eastern kingdoms, held their mothers in great esteem....Solomon’s mother, Bathsheba, was the first Great Lady in Israel. Solomon’s first act as king was to rise from his throne, bow to his mother and place a throne for her on his right hand (1 Kgs 2:19)."

It should be noted that Adonijah (Solomon's older brother) approached Bathsheba and asked her if she would ask Solomon to let him married Abishag the Shunammite (David's last official "wife"). Solomon was angry with his mother and wisely refused her request, knowing this would allow Adonijah to take control of the kingdom. (1 King 2)

Solomon had Adonijah put to death because of his deceit and his mother's action. I don't know if this is such a great example to be used for having a mother partition on your behalf.