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The First Ladies
Engelsk Paperback
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The First Ladies
Engelsk Paperback

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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 recognised 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 personal and professional strife. 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. This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
416
ISBN-13:
9780593440292
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0593440293
Udg. Dato:
4 jun 2024
Længde:
25mm
Bredde:
210mm
Højde:
140mm
Forlag:
Penguin Putnam Inc
Oplagsdato:
4 jun 2024
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