Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage

Franklin Delano and Eleanor Roosevelt's marriage remains one of the most celebrated and debated partnerships in presidential history. From FDR's enduring connection with Lucy Mercer to rumors about Eleanor's personal life, their relationship has been a source of fascination. In this groundbreaking account, Hazel Rowley reveals the courage and unconventionality that held them together. Their partnership, shaped by mutual admiration and necessity, evolved from a traditional Victorian marriage into a bold and radical alliance. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and World War II, Rowley paints a vivid portrait of this inspiring and captivating couple.