First published 1994
Eleanor Roosevelt discovers her own strength through decades of public service and personal growth. Russell Freedman chronicles how she evolved from an insecure young woman into America's most influential First Lady. As Franklin Delano Roosevelt's partner in leadership, she travels the nation to observe conditions he cannot witness firsthand due to his wheelchair. She champions those without power or voice in American society. Her advocacy extends far beyond traditional First Lady duties. After Franklin's death in 1945, Eleanor expands her mission worldwide. She joins the United Nations as an American delegate and leads the fight for universal human rights. Her dedication earns her recognition as the "First Lady of the World." Freedman captures the courage and warmth that drove Eleanor to meet each new challenge. This Newbery Medal winner presents the remarkable journey of a woman who found her voice and used it to speak for millions who had none.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
Setting: America, United Nations
Period: 1945, 20th-century
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