A review by paigewetzel
Eleanor by David Michaelis

4.0

This I thought for me because I don't typically gravitate towards biographies. Like at all. But this was a good one. I knew essentially nothing about Eleanor Roosevelt before reading this and now I understand the iconic nature of her place in US history. It's interesting how she was so solitary in so many ways throughout her life and how she stands alone in such a monumental legacy. I appreciated the mix of emphasis on her relationships, world-changing activities, and overarching politics. I felt oriented to her world but not overwhelmed with information.