The first ladies
(Large type book)
Author
Contributors
Murray, Victoria Christopher, author.
Status
Williams Public Library - Large Type Books
L-T BENEDICT, MARIE
1 available
L-T BENEDICT, MARIE
1 available
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Williams Public Library - Large Type Books | L-T BENEDICT, MARIE | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Other Subjects
More Details
Format
Large type book
Physical Desc
560 pages (large print) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Description
Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt fight together for justice and equality, holding each other's hands through tragedy and triumph.
Description
The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams--and holding each other's hands through tragedy and triumph. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband's secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women's desire to fight together for justice and equality.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Benedict, M., & Murray, V. C. (2023). The first ladies (First large print edition.). Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Benedict, Marie and Victoria Christopher, Murray. 2023. The First Ladies. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Benedict, Marie and Victoria Christopher, Murray. The First Ladies Random House Large Print, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Benedict, Marie,, and Victoria Christopher Murray. The First Ladies First large print edition., Random House Large Print, 2023.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.