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A study of the complex and political figure of Eleanor Roosevelt begins with her harrowing childhood, describes the difficulties of her marriage, and explains how she persuaded Franklin to make the reforms that would make him famous. 35,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour.
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The first volume of a projected two-volume biography. Historian (CUNY) and journalist Cook draws upon previously untapped sources including recently opened archives, FBI and State Department documents, and letters of long-obscured friends to restore a goodly dose of human passion to the iconic humanitarian. Volume one spans the years from Eleanor's birth to her husband Franklin Delano's inauguration. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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