Cook, Blanche Wiesen
Eleanor roosevelt : 1884-1933 / 1884-1933 / Blanche Wiesen Cook - Reprint ed. - New York : Penguin, 1993. - 608 p. 22 cm.
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 landmark biography provides a compelling new evaluation of one of the most inspiring women in American political history. Celebrated by feminists, historians, politicians, and reviewers everywhere, it presents an unprecedented portrait of a brave, fierce, passionate political lerader of our century.
0140094601 (paperback) 9780140094602 (paperback)
Presidents' spouses United States Biography
Roosevelt, Eleanor,1884-1962
Presidents' spouses
973.917092 C771E 1993
Eleanor roosevelt : 1884-1933 / 1884-1933 / Blanche Wiesen Cook - Reprint ed. - New York : Penguin, 1993. - 608 p. 22 cm.
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 landmark biography provides a compelling new evaluation of one of the most inspiring women in American political history. Celebrated by feminists, historians, politicians, and reviewers everywhere, it presents an unprecedented portrait of a brave, fierce, passionate political lerader of our century.
0140094601 (paperback) 9780140094602 (paperback)
Presidents' spouses United States Biography
Roosevelt, Eleanor,1884-1962
Presidents' spouses
973.917092 C771E 1993