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Eleanor Roosevelt:

A Life of Discovery
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36 Reviews
Clarion Books, 1993 - 198 pages
Freedman's detailed exploration of Mrs. Roosevelt's life and career reveals a woman who genuinely cared about people. A strong advocate of human rights and world peace, Mrs. Roosevelt represented her husband in places where he could not go. Photos. A 1994 Newbery Honor Book.

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A great overview of Eleanor Roosevelt's life. - Goodreads
The photographs told a story in and of themselves. - Goodreads
A short introduction to the life of this amazing woman. - Goodreads
It is relatively short and easy to read. - Goodreads
The first way was with detailed characterization. - Goodreads

Review: Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery

User Review  - Kim Shumpert - Goodreads

I have developed a love for Russell Freedman books. I read this one and Children of the Great Depression. He does a fantastic job of drawing the reader into his subject. Read full review

Review: Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery

User Review  - Kammie - Goodreads

I learned a lot about her life as well as some history. I felt sad that she was betrayed by her husband. I did like that she accomplished so much for human rights and women's suffrage. Freedman writes ... Read full review

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About the author (1993)

Russell Freedman received the Newbery Medal for LINCOLN: A PHOTOBIOGRAPHY. He is also the recipient of three Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and was selected to give the 2006 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. Mr. Freedman lives in New York City.

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