Eleanor and Hick The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady |
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| Author:
| Quinn, Susan |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59420-540-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2016 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Penguin Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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In 1932, as her husband assumed the presidency, Eleanor Roosevelt entered the claustrophobic, duty-bound existence of the First Lady with dread. A lifeline came to her in the form of a feisty campaign reporter for the Associated Press: Lorena Hickok. Over the next 30 years, until Eleanor's death, the two women carried on an extraordinary relationship. They were, at different points, lovers, confidantes, professional advisors and caring friends. This is their story, told with warmth and...
More DescriptionIn 1932, as her husband assumed the presidency, Eleanor Roosevelt entered the claustrophobic, duty-bound existence of the First Lady with dread. A lifeline came to her in the form of a feisty campaign reporter for the Associated Press: Lorena Hickok. Over the next 30 years, until Eleanor's death, the two women carried on an extraordinary relationship. They were, at different points, lovers, confidantes, professional advisors and caring friends. This is their story, told with warmth and charm. An important and utterly fascinating book.