Monday, July 10, 2017

Eleanor and Hick: the Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady

Title: Eleanor and Hick: the Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady
Author: Susan Quinn

A retelling of the romantic relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, an author and reporter. Their complex history together affected not only ER's private life, but also her role as a reformer and first lady. This well-documented book bases its information on primary sources such as personal letters and presents an interesting view of this period of American history.

Reviewed by Eileen Feynman

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