No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Author: Doris Kearns GoodwinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-10-01
ISBN: 0671642405
Number of pages: 768
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Book Review: An excellent study of FDR and Eleanor's life and impact.
Summary: 4 Stars
Many say Lincoln was our greatest president because he saved the Union. I say our greatest president was FDR, he saved THE WORLD. Goodwin's examination is scholarly and readable. Its weaknesses are understandable -- she is a social historian, not a military one. Do not look to this book for thrilling descriptions of late night war strategy sessions between the old man and Churchill. Goodwin tries hard to show what the man was truly like to those who knew him. After reading the book I felt as though I knew him too. The book inspired me to visit Hyde Park and I must confess I was a bit choked up when I saw Franklin's humble wheelchair in person.Equally impressive is the author's treatment of Eleanor's personality. She was truly a great figure in Ameri
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