Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #327363 in Books
• Published on: 1971-01-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 765 pages

Customer Reviews

An exhausting but stunning book of an amazing life
The first time I read this book I felt as though I'd been pulled through a wringer. But I've gone back to it many times as I've learned more about these people.

We're still learning new information about the Roosevelts as correspondence is still popping up. I've read most the major bios of the man and I have to say that the more I read the more I admire him, but the less I like him. Clementine Churchill, of all people, thought FDR the most self-centered/egotistical man she ever met. THAT's saying something! And he was.

Eleanor is a constant source of wonder. I read Blanche Wiesen Cook's "Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1" before I read this, and most folks should probably do the same as Lash's book is a great deal in one gulp.

But when the book is over you realize that the Roosevelts truly belonged in the White House as few have.

An amazing read about an amazing life.

A great book about two great, decent people.
Eleanor and Franklin were no only heroes to millions of Americans, they were people who attained power without losing their humanity. From the turn of the century, when Eleanor worked in Settlement Houses among the poorest of the poor in New York City's worst slums until they were in the White House implementing programs which would mitigate the suffering of the Depression: they were always on our side.
A great book about us and them, along with the TV Series "The Waltons" it proves that we were better people then.

Best biography I've read even better than Churchill's
This is a bittersweet biography about Eleanor and Franklin that ends when FDR dies. Maybe that's why the novel is abit sad as it doesn't go on to Eleanor's triumphs post-FDR.

Yes, Eleanor is a goody two shoes, that we know. And that we know ultimately enriched mankind. Because this book is about relationships rather than policy, it is easy to imagine how annoying Eleanor's goody two shoes nature can be very annoying to FDR.

It is very tempting to pity Eleanor for FDR's infidelities in this book. I did but I know there was life after FDR for Eleanor so it eased my sadness.

Overall, a well-written book authored by a man who admired and respected his subjects.