Eleanor, Quiet No More (Hardcover)

Eleanor Roosevelt was raised in a privileged but stern Victorian household, with an affectionate but mostly absent father and a critical mother who made fun of her daughter's looks. Alone and lonely for much of her childhood, Eleanor found solace in books and in the life of her lively and independent mind. Her intellectual gifts and compassionate heart won her the admiration of many friends -- and the love of her future husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. While other young women of her class were spending time at dances and parties, Eleanor devoted her energies to teaching children in New York City's poorest neighborhoods. Later, she became the most socially and politically active -- and controversial -- First Lady America had ever seen. Ambassador, activist, and champion of civil rights, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the soul of America forever.
In her eloquent prose, Doreen Rappaport captures the essence of Eleanor's character and the deep significance of her legacy. With beautiful paintings by Gary Kelley and selections from Eleanor's own writings, "Eleanor's Big Words" is an extraordinary tribute to an extraordinary American.

General

Imprint:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2002
First published:	February 2009
Authors:	Doreen Rappaport
Illustrators:	Gary Kelley
Dimensions:	282 x 258 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-0-7868-5141-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-7868-5141-4
Barcode:	9780786851416

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