Eleanor Roosevelt

Description

The first volume in the life of America's greatest First Lady, "a woman who changed the lives of millions" (Washington Post). Eleanor Roosevelt was born into the privileges and prejudices of American aristocracy and into a family ravaged by alcoholism. She overcame debilitating roots: in her public life, fighting against racism and injustice and advancing the rights of women; and in her private life, forming lasting intimate friendships with some of the great men and women of her times. This volume covers ER's family and birth, her childhood, education, and marriage, and ends with FDR's election to the Presidency--the years of ER's youth and coming of age. Celebrated by feminists, historians, politicians, and reviewers everywhere, Cook's trilogy is an unprecedented portrait of a brave, fierce, passionate political leader of our century.

Description

A study of the complex and political figure of Eleanor Roosevelt begins with her harrowing childhood, describes the difficulties of her marriage, and explains how she persuaded Franklin to make the reforms that would make him famous.

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Other Editions

• Eleanor Roosevelt: Vol. 1, 1884-1933Viking1992-01-01
• Eleanor RooseveltAudio CassetteBooks on Tape1992-01-01
• Eleanor RooseveltAudio CassetteBooks on Tape1992-01-01
• Eleanor Roosevelt. Volume One, 1884-1933Viking1992-01-01
• Eleanor RooseveltViking1992-01-01
• Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol 1Audio CassetteAudio Literature1992-08-01