After reading a lot, then setting it down for a year or so- I picked it up last month and finished up last night! I really liked the last part the best. Honestly, Eleanor's best side seemed to come forth after her husband's death. Though I understand that if you are married to a highly political man (ie president for over a decade) that your life revolves around that but it was nice to see her have her own life after his death. Also, she says herself that she really learned to quit fearing doing the wrong thing around her 40s. It is sad to read about her marriage relationship and some family relationships. She describes her marriage as respectful but she never mentions love. Also, she recognizes she really didn't know what to do as a mother. All things considered she did a really great job from what I can tell. I love her take on world relations which really comes forth in the section after her husband's death. So if you only read a portion of this book- read the last section. :)