Maurine Hoffman Beasley

This author is a recognized expert on Eleanor Roosevelt. In the "Bibliographic Essay" she comments on the most recognized books and their significance about this woman whose influence is still being felt. Unique about this book is it's focus on the White House years. The first few chapters are on the years before focusing on the development of her skills. Her primary sources are Eleanor's own words from letters and articles she wrote. But the author expands on them by providing the comments and reports from other sources to give a well-rounded picture. She also comments on the later first ladies and how they contrasted to the examples set by Eleanor.… (more)