Eleanor Roosevelt: A Personal and Public Life

by J. William T. Youngs

Book Overview

This biography offers a clear, concise and moving portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt. Her wisdom, kindness, trials and tribulations serve as wonderful examples of the power of human dignity, and of the ability of extraordinary people to captivate America .

The titles in the Library of American Biography Series make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses or other courses in American history where figures in history...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321342321
• ISBN13: 9780321342324
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Book.

I have not had time to read the book yet but the book is in very good quality and the shipping was fast.

Good Overview But For Depth Look Elsewhere

Youngs's biography is an average attempt to describe this great woman's life and I do not mean "average" in a derogatory sense. This book hits all the main points of Eleanor's life and accomplishments from before her birth up to her death. It remains objective throughout most of the book but Youngs does not bring any enthusiasm to the womans life. The few times when Youngs voice seems to be asserting itself, it is to criticize Eleanor. One example is when Youngs insinuates that Eleanor's work in the NYC skids was just a rich girl trying to slum. Youngs made it seem like Eleanor never cared about the poor because she could never truly know them. He may have a point, but he did not use that same emotion when he was describing Eleanor's work as First Lady during the Great Depression. I would have liked to seen a little more energy from Youngs but I cannot complain about the information in his book. For those of you wanting a good, fairly objective, overview of Eleanor's life, Youngs book is just for you. For those who like their biographer to throw their two cents into the book you might want to look elsewhere.