Eleanor Roosevelt : a life of discovery /

Freedman, Russell,

Eleanor Roosevelt : a life of discovery / Russell Freedman. - New York : Clarion Books, (c)1993. - 198 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm



First lady -- Poor little rich girl -- Mademoiselle Souvestre -- Cousin Franklin -- Conventional society matron -- The education of Eleanor Roosevelt -- Friendship and politics -- A President's wife -- Partners -- The war years -- On her own.

A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own. The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II.



Newbery Honor Book, 1994. Boston Globe-Horn book award for nonfiction. Golden Kite award for nonfiction. AlabamaA notable book. YALSA best book for young adults.

9780899198620 9780395845202 9781435286030

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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 --Juvenile literature.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 --Biography--Juvenile literature.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962.


Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Presidents' spouses--United States--Juvenile literature.
Presidents' spouses--United States.
First ladies.
Presidents' spouses--Biography.

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