Follows the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her early life to her marriage, years in the White House, and beyond.
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt.
This single volume biography brings her into focus through her own words, illuminating the vanished world she grew up, her life with her political husband, and the post-war years when she worked to broaden cooperation and understanding at ...
A sympathetic and sensitive portrayal of the remarkable Eleanor Roosevelt captures the life and times of a woman who continues to offer inspiration, guidance, and hope to people of all ages. Reprint. Newbery Honor Book.
Illuminates Eleanor Roosevelt's multifaceted life, career, and relationships.
Short on polish, Louis Howe was long on political savvy. He was the central figure of the Old Guard that supported Roosevelt when he was James Cox's running mate in the 1920 presidential race. The 1920 campaign created a permanent bond ...
Compiled by scholars, this series presents excerpts from the most important and revealing writings of the most remarkable minds of all time.
In addition, the book traces the development of the site and reveals the depression-era business that was located there, a furniture factory and metal forge known as Valkill Industries.
In Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way, author and scholar Robin Gerber examines the values, tactics, and beliefs that enabled Eleanor Roosevelt to bring about tremendous change-in herself and in the world.
The childhood of the woman who became wife of a president and a great humanitarian.
This biography offers a clear, concise and moving portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt. Her wisdom, kindness, trials and tribulations serve as wonderful examples of the power of human dignity, and of...