Eleanor Roosevelt

Written for children, this introduction to the amazing life of Eleanor Roosevelt takes readers from her childhood, through her years as First Lady of the United States, to her work as a human rights activist and her role as an Ambassador to the United Nations. The first wife of an American president to hold her own news conferences, Eleanor Roosevelt was integral to her husband Franklin's success as president. Because Franklin Roosevelt was paralyzed by polio, Eleanor became his "eyes and ears," representing him, and his policies, not only in the United States, but also throughout the world. This biography explores Eleanor's many achievements and triumphs, but does not ignore the challenges of her life--including the complexity of her relationship with her husband. Illustrated with B&W photographs.