• Eleanor Roosevelt : Volume 2 , The Defining Years, 1933-1938

    The central volume in the definitive biography of America's most important First Lady. "Engrossing" (Boston Globe).The captivating second volume of this Eleanor Roosevelt biography covers tumultuous era of the Great Depression, the New Deal, and the gathering storms of World War II, the years of the Roosevelts' greatest challenges and finest achievements. In her remarkably engaging narrative, Cook gives us the complete Eleanor Roosevelt—an adventurous, romantic woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a visionary policymaker and social activist who often took unpopular stands, counter to her h... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0140178945
    • ASIN: 0140178945
    • ISBN: 0140178945
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

  • Eleanor Roosevelt: A Personal and Public Life (Library of American Biography Series) (3rd Edition)

    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 the ability of extraordinary people to captivate America .   The titles in the Library of American Biography Series make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored. Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretative biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced th... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0321342321
    • ASIN: 0321342321
    • ISBN: 0321342321
    • Manufacturer: Pearson

  • Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography: The Faith of the 20th Century's Most Influential Woman

    More than fifty years after her death, Eleanor Roosevelt is remembered as a formidable first lady and tireless social activist. Often overlooked, however, is her deep and inclusive spirituality. Her personal faith was shaped by reading the New Testament in her youth, giving her a Jesus-centered spirituality that fueled her commitment to civil rights, women�s rights, and the rights of all �little people� marginalized in American society.She took seriously Jesus� words and despite her life of privilege, she made the needs of those on the margins her priority. Eleanor: A Spiritual Biograp... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0664261647
    • ASIN: 0664261647
    • ISBN: 0664261647
    • Brand: Westminster/John Knox
    • Manufacturer: Westminster John Knox Press

  • The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

    A candid and insightful look at an era and a life through the eyes of one of the most remarkable Americans of the twentieth century, First Lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt.The daughter of one of New York’s most influential families, niece of Theodore Roosevelt, and wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt witnessed some of the most remarkable decades in modern history, as America transitioned from the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and the Depression to World War II and the Cold War.A champion of the downtrodden, Eleanor drew on her experience and used her role... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0062355910
    • ASIN: 0062355910
    • ISBN: 0062355910
    • Brand: Harper Perennial
    • Manufacturer: Harper Perennial

  • My Day: The Best Of Eleanor Roosevelt's Acclaimed Newspaper Columns, 1936-1962


    • ASIN: B00ADO7QH8
    • ASIN: B00ADO7QH8
    • Manufacturer: Da Capo Press

  • The Eleanor Roosevelt Story


    • ASIN: B00B99ROYQ
    • ASIN: B00B99ROYQ

  • The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

    New York Times Bestseller A vivid and personal portrait of America’s greatest political family and its enormous impact on our nation, which expands on the hugely acclaimed seven-part PBS documentary series, bringing readers even deeper into these extraordinary leaders’ lives   With 796 photographs, some never before seen   The authors of the acclaimed and best-selling The Civil War, Jazz, The War, and Baseball present an intimate history of three extraordinary individuals from the same extraordinary family—Theodore, Eleanor, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.   Geoffrey C. Ward, distilli... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0307700232
    • ASIN: 0307700232
    • ISBN: 0307700232
    • Brand: Knopf
    • Manufacturer: Knopf

  • Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery (Clarion Nonfiction)

    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. A Newberry Honor Book.

    • ASIN: 0395845203
    • UPC: 046442845205
    • ASIN: 0395845203
    • ISBN: 0395845203
    • Brand: Clarion Books
    • Manufacturer: Clarion Books

  • Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1: 1884-1933

    The first volume in the life of America's greatest First Lady, "a woman who changed the lives of millions" (Washington Post).Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. Three: 1938-1962, will be published in November 2016.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 a... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0140094601
    • ASIN: 0140094601
    • ISBN: 0140094601
    • Brand: Penguin Books
    • Manufacturer: Penguin

  • No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II


    • ASIN: 0684804484
    • ASIN: 0684804484
    • ISBN: 0684804484
    • Brand: Simon & Schuster
    • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

  • American Princess: A Novel of First Daughter Alice Roosevelt

    “As juicy and enlightening as a page in Meghan Markle's diary.”—InStyle“Presidential darling, America’s sweetheart, national rebel: Teddy Roosevelt’s swashbuckling daughter Alice springs to life in this raucous anthem to a remarkable woman.”—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The HuntressA sweeping novel from renowned author Stephanie Marie Thornton...Alice may be the president's daughter, but she's nobody's darling. As bold as her signature color Alice Blue, the gum-chewing, cigarette-smoking, poker-playing First Daughter discovers that the ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07DT1FHVN
    • ASIN: B07DT1FHVN
    • Manufacturer: Berkley

  • Eleanor (Picture Puffin Books)

    Though she came from a wealthy and privileged family, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up in a cheerless household that left her lonely and shy. Years passed before Eleanor began to discover in herself the qualities of intelligence, compassion, and strength that made her a remarkable woman. In Eleanor, two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney paints a meticulously researched, lushly detailed picture of Eleanor's childhood world--but most importantly, she captures the essence of the little girl whose indomitable spirit would make her one of the greatest and most beloved first ladies of all time. "T... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0140555838
    • ASIN: 0140555838
    • ISBN: 0439137365
    • Brand: Puffin
    • Manufacturer: Puffin Books

  • American Experience: FDR

    Polio at age 39, president at age 50. Explore the public and private life of a determined man who steered this country through two monumental crises: the Depression and World War II. FDR served as president longer than any other, and his legacy still shapes our understanding of the role of government and the presidency. A film by award winning filmmaker David Grubin.

    • ASIN: B000BITUWK
    • UPC: 841887051729
    • ASIN: B000BITUWK
    • Brand: PBS
    • Manufacturer: PBS

  • You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life

    One of the most beloved figures of the twentieth century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. At the age of seventy-six, Roosevelt penned this simple guide to living a fuller life. now back in print, You Learn by Living is a powerful volume of enduring commonsense ideas and heartfelt values. offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor takes readers on a path to compassion, confidence, maturity, civic stewardship, and more. her keys to a fulfilling life? Learning to Learn • Fear—the Great Enemy • The Uses of Time • The Difficult Art... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0062061577
    • ASIN: 0062061577
    • ISBN: 9780062061577
    • Brand: Harper Perennial
    • Manufacturer: Harper Perennial

  • Who Was Franklin Roosevelt? (Who Was?)

    Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. Elected four times, he spent thirteen years in the White House. How he led the country through tremendously difficult problems, much like the ones facing America today, makes for a timely and engrossing biography.

    • ASIN: B0030CVPY0
    • ASIN: B0030CVPY0
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Workshop

  • The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

    Chronicles the life of the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt who became first lady, was active in her husband's political life, and was heavily involved in humanitarian causes, women's organizations, and youth

    • UPC: 38189562
    • Rating: 4.5

  • Eleanor Roosevelt: In Her Words : On Women, Politics, Leadership, and Lessons from Life

    "This illustrated, first of its kind collection of excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's newspaper columns, radio talks, speeches, and correspondence speaks directly to the challenges we face today. Acclaimed for her roles in politics and diplomacy,

    • UPC: 55863084
    • Rating: 3.0

  • Hissing Cousins : The Lifelong Rivalry of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth

    A Richmond Times-Dispatch Best Book of the Year When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant daughter was transformed into "Princess Alice," arguably the century's first global celebrity. Thirty-two years later, Alice's

    • UPC: 46768196
    • Rating: 4.333

  • The Firebrand and the First Lady : Portrait of a Friendship: Pauli Murray, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Struggle for Social Justice

    A finalist for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction, and longlisted for the National Book Award, The Firebrand and the First Lady is the riveting history, two decades in the making, of how

    • UPC: 54422245
    • Rating: 4.0

  • Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume 2 : The Defining Years, 1933-1938

    In her remarkably engaging narrative, Cook profiles the complete Eleanor Roosevelt: an adventurous, romantic woman, devoted wife and mother, and visionary policymaker and social activist who often took unpopular stands counter to her husband's policies.

    • UPC: 25688343
    • Rating: 4.75

  • Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?

    A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and

    • UPC: 2402640

  • Eleanor Roosevelt: In Her Words - eBook

    This illustrated, first of its kind collection of excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt's newspaper columns, radio talks, speeches, and correspondence speaks directly to the challenges we face today.Acclaimed for her roles in politics and diplomacy, first

    • UPC: 193835028
    • Rating: 3.0

  • Biography of Eleanor Roosevelt - eBook

    ABOUT THE BOOK The position of First Lady is a tricky one; it's not a political or appointed office, yet during any presidential administration, her name (and personality) is far more known that that of

    • UPC: 896299053

  • Eleanor Roosevelt : A Life of Discovery

    A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her

    • UPC: 452672
    • Rating: 4.0

  • Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume 2 - eBook

    The central volume in the definitive biography of America's most important First Lady. "Engrossing" (Boston Globe).Eleanor Roosevelt: Volume Three, 1938-1962, will be published in November. Volume Two covers tumultuous era of the Great Depression, the

    • UPC: 686915739
    • Rating: 4.75

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