First published 2023
Mary McLeod Bethune, a pioneering Black activist and educator, befriends First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. As they collaborate to advance civil rights, they must navigate the treacherous currents of racism and political scandal. Driven by their shared belief in equality, these trailblazing women find strength in each other's unwavering spirit.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, activism, african-american-historical-fiction, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: United States
Period: 20th Century
576 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print
Content warnings: racism