Literature

Eleanor Roosevelt: The War Years and After
by Blanche Wiesen Cook

Tuesday, October 10  
8:00 PM

Book reading and signing

Eleanor Roosevelt remains one of the most admired figures in American History. Blanche Wiesen Cook will present and discuss the third volume of her Roosevelt biography. Eleanor Roosevelt: Volumes 1-2 were New York Times bestsellers with Volume 3 listed in The New York Times's 100 Notable Books of 2016 and NPR's 2016’s Ten Best Books.  Each volume portrays Roosevelt within the carefully researched historical period.
   “Cook…resurrected a woman who changed the lives of millions…Fascinating reading.” – The Washington Post Book World. We look forward to a dynamic presentation by Blanche Wiesen Cook, Distinguished Professor of History at John Jay College and The City University of New York Graduate Center.