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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Apr 14, 1997 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 198 pages
The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt told by an award-winning author traces the life of the former first lady, from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II. 140 photos.
  

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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
The first way was with detailed characterization. - Goodreads

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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

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User Review  - Nicole - Goodreads

A wonderfully informative and readable biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. I highly recommend this book for young adult readers or anyone looking for a quick book on one of our most magnificent First Ladies. Read full review

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About the author (1997)

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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