This is a really detailed and fascinating book about the inner, private lives of FDR and Eleanor from immediately before WWII until FDR's death. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the author shows an obvious bias towards the president's policies, and is often belittling towards Republicans and opponents of FDR. But I definitely recommend it for anyone interested in FDR, WWII, the New Deal, or how modern government has developed. Personally, I disagree with pretty much every fiscal domestic policy FDR enacted, and this he set us down the road toward economic irresponsibility, BUT it doesn't make the book less great or his four term presidency any less impressive. ( )

This book served as a window through which to look at one of the more important periods in the history of the United States -- a few years prior to, and after, my birth year of 1942. My entire life has been influenced by the Roosevelt years and what a wonderful job Doris Kearns Goodwin did in describing them.

I had no idea how loose-knit the marriage of Franklin and Eleanor was. Ms Goodwin did a masterful job weaving the fabrics of two dissimilar lives into one intimate, but beautiful tapestry. She is well-deserving of all the awards she received for her work.

The chapters which included the interfacing of Roosevelt and Churchill were especially enjoyable.

Among the more obscure facts that I found intriguing was that among the four Roosevelt sons they were married a total of 18 times.

The book is heavily footnoted and includes an index. ( )

Doris Kearns Goodwin is always so good at making history come alive, and she does not disappoint here.

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962.
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History -- 1933-1945.
ALA Notable Book.
Pulitzer Prize: History.
(Chesterfield County Library subject headings) ( )

A fascinating read. Well researched and easy to read. I'd always wondered what Franklin and Eleanor were really like, and now I know. ( )

Very interesting ( )