First published 2017
Eleanor Roosevelt stands apart from other children her age. Her mother finds her so serious and old-fashioned that the family calls her Granny. Her behavior puzzles adults who expect different qualities from a young girl. Cousin Franklin sees something else in Eleanor that others miss. Award-winning historian Kenneth S. Davis tells Eleanor's early story in this short-form biography. The book follows Eleanor through her formative years as she develops the character traits that will later define her public life. Davis shows how a child dismissed as overly serious grows into one of America's most influential women. The story reveals the roots of Eleanor's strength and independence during a time when these qualities were discouraged in girls.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, strong-female-lead
Period: 20th Century
18 pages · Kindle Edition · New Word City, Inc.