Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery by Russell Freedman is a biography of one of the most well known and influential of all the first ladies to live in the White House. Award winning author Russell Freedman presents an accurate believable and compelling look a Eleanor's life. Her painful childhood,her education, courtship, marriage, family life and time as the first lady of the White House are explored in Freedman's well-written style.
He is very honest about the struggles Eleanor experienced in her marriage to FDR. He also shows how despite her difficult personal life, she emerges as a strong capable woman who serves her country with great courage and unusual talent.
The book is illustrated with many black and white photos that chronicle the life of this remarkable woman. The book will hook young readers into wanting to learn more about her life.
I am always fascinated with anything about American history and this book didn't disappoint me. Having read other Russell Freedman biographies, I can truly say that this is just as good as the others. I appreciate the way he is able to tackle the very human weaknesses of important people and still help us to maintain our respect for the contributions they have made. His study of Eleanor Roosevelt is wonderfully researched and well-written.
The book would be a great supplement to a unit on important American women, the great Depression or World War II. I would recommend it for 5th grade and up.
Keywords associated with this book: Eleanor Roosevelt, President's spouses, biography, first ladies, Great Depression, World War II.
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