First published 2001
Eleanor Roosevelt faces another demanding day in the White House as personal obligations clash with her public duties. Phone calls interrupt her morning routine while staff members present conflicting schedules that threaten her carefully planned initiatives. She must choose between attending a crucial women's rights meeting and fulfilling a long-standing family commitment. Political advisors pressure her to take safer positions on controversial issues, but Eleanor's conscience pulls her toward more direct action. As the day unfolds, she encounters ordinary Americans whose stories challenge her assumptions about effective leadership. Each conversation forces her to weigh her influence against her authentic beliefs. The novel explores how one woman balances private relationships with public responsibility while staying true to her values.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, public-vs-private
Setting: White House
Period: 20th-Century
336 pages · Hardcover · MJF Books