Member Reviews
I read the book Ike and Kay by James Mcmanus a few years ago and was totally immersed in this story, but on reading Eleanor and Hick I was not so enthrughed as this book focussed more on Hick's influence rather than a relationship so essentially the title was slightly misleading.
What I wanted to know was -Did first lady Eleanor Roosevelt have a love affair with Lorena Hickock? they were friends we know that.
The book explores Eleanor's crumbling marriage, her husbands infidelities and her unfailing duty to be useful. So a lot of saddness and who would not value a lifelong friend
Well researched in the historical aspects and on the whole interesting read.
This was a great biography/history that illuminates a lesser known part of the well-know Eleanor Roosevelt. I very much enjoyed the depth of history.
I've always been fascinated by First Ladies. This look into Eleanor's private life was a great trip