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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biography

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biography

Black, Ruby

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPolitical Biographies20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1120107601
ISBN13: 9781120107602
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 27 2009
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biography by Ruby Black is a comprehensive account of the life of one of the most influential women of the 20th century. The book covers Eleanor's life from her childhood years to her death in 1962, and provides insight into her personal and political life.The author delves into Eleanor's early life, including her privileged upbringing and the loss of her parents at a young age. She then explores Eleanor's marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt, their political partnership, and the challenges they faced as a couple.The book also highlights Eleanor's humanitarian work, including her advocacy for civil rights, women's rights, and the United Nations. The author provides a detailed account of Eleanor's travels around the world, her meetings with world leaders, and her tireless efforts to promote peace and social justice.Throughout the book, Black provides a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Eleanor, highlighting both her strengths and weaknesses. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Eleanor's personal letters and diaries, to provide a rich and detailed account of her life.Overall, Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biography is a compelling and insightful read that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most remarkable women in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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