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The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt
by Eleanor Roosevelt
by Eleanor Roosevelt
I'm truly surprised at how interesting and well written this book is; almost a page turner. (Of course not by today's standards.) As with most of us today, we only know Eleanor as an historical figure and a President's wife, but after the PBS series I really wanted to get to know more her as a person. So far her book has not disappointed me.
Also very surprised that she was orphaned at 10 yrs old and raised by her very strict Grandmother. Although she went to a boarding school in England and spoke French; her education was limited. Unfortunately this brilliant woman never got to go to college or university.
Also very surprised that she was orphaned at 10 yrs old and raised by her very strict Grandmother. Although she went to a boarding school in England and spoke French; her education was limited. Unfortunately this brilliant woman never got to go to college or university.
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Feb 19, 2015 07:09AM
Nice review, Toni. I have not read this, but I watched the NPR segments about Eleanor. Her early life was unfortunate and she was treated miserably. Everybody seemed to criticize her appearance as a child, but I thought she looked appealing!
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Thanks Barbara, I watched the PBS series also and that made me want to learn more about her from her perspective. She really fought a tough battle on all fronts didn't she. What a survivor, as we say today.
I didn't see the whole series, but what I saw was impressive. She was a brilliant lady.
