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Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol 1, 1884-1933

by Blanche Wiesen Cook · 1992

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Celebrated by feminists, historians, politicians & reviewers everywhere, Blanche Wiesen Cook's Eleanor Roosevelt presents an unprecedented portrait of the towering female figure of the 20th century. This volume begins with her harrowing childhood, describes the difficulties of her marriage & explains how she persuaded Franklin to make the reforms that would make him famous.

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American historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of thisfeminismfeminismMore like thisLess of thispresidentspresidentsMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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epic · 624 pages

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