Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of DiscoveryA photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own. |
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It seemed that she could never be as lighthearted or as carefree as other young people . After telling Corinne about Eleanor's many virtues , Mademoiselle Souvestre would throw up her hands and add , “ mais elle n'est pas gaie ” — “ but ...
It seemed that she could never be as lighthearted or as carefree as other young people . After telling Corinne about Eleanor's many virtues , Mademoiselle Souvestre would throw up her hands and add , “ mais elle n'est pas gaie ” — “ but ...
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According to their daughter , Anna , Franklin " voluntarily promised to end any ' romantic relationship ' with Lucy and seemed to realize how much pain he had given [ Eleanor ) . ” Franklin had wavered . Now he wanted to make amends .
According to their daughter , Anna , Franklin " voluntarily promised to end any ' romantic relationship ' with Lucy and seemed to realize how much pain he had given [ Eleanor ) . ” Franklin had wavered . Now he wanted to make amends .
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In 1926 , he bought a rundown resort at Warm Springs , Georgia , where the soothing mineral waters seemed to help his wasted leg muscles . Eventually , he turned the resort into a rehabilitation center for polio victims .
In 1926 , he bought a rundown resort at Warm Springs , Georgia , where the soothing mineral waters seemed to help his wasted leg muscles . Eventually , he turned the resort into a rehabilitation center for polio victims .
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Avis d'utilisateur - michelle.smith - LibraryThingThis biography about Eleanor Roosevelt was written in an inspiring format. I could picture in my head all the events listed withiin the covers of this book. She had a hard life dealing with the ... Consulter l'avis complet
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: A Life of Discovery
Avis d'utilisateur - KirkusA timid child from a dysfunctional family, Eleanor Roosevelt became a courageous woman whose career was propelled by a series of devastating events: FDR's polio, his relationship with Lucy Mercer, his ... Consulter l'avis complet
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First Lady | 1 |
Mademoiselle Souvestre | 23 |
Cousin Franklin | 37 |
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