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Lash, Joseph P., 1909-1987.

Eleanor and Franklin : the story of their relationship, based on Eleanor Roosevelt's private papers / - New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c1971. - xviii, 765 p., [30] p. of plates : ill., geneal. table (on lining papers) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [728]-750) and index.

Foreword by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. -- Introduction by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. -- Author's note -- Preface -- Childhood and youth -- Wife and mother -- The emergence of Eleanor Roosevelt -- the White House years -- Bibliographical note -- References -- Index.

Gives insight into Eleanor's childhood, how she overcame personal insecurity, how she coped as a politician's wife, and describes her relationship with her husband, Franklin.

Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 1972. Society of American Historians Francis Parkman Prize, 1972.

ISBN: 0393074595 9780393074598

LCCN: 72152667

Subjects--Personal Names:
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962.
Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962.
Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography.
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Pr�esidents--Conjoints--Biographies.--�Etats-Unis
Pr�esidents--�Etats-Unis--Biographies.

LC Class. No.: E807.1 / .R572 1971

Dewey Class. No.: 973.917/0924 B