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Hissing cousins : the untold story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth /

Examines the relationship between cousins Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, "revealing the contentious bond between two political trailblazers who short-circuited the rules of gender and power, each in her own way."

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peyser, Marc N. (Author), Dwyer, Timothy, 1965- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, [2015]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Roosevelt family.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, > 1884-1962 > Family.
Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, > 1884-1980 > Family.
Presidents' spouses > United States > Biography.
Cousins > United States > Biography.
Table of Contents:
  • Orphans
  • Home abroad
  • Domestic affairs
  • Other women
  • The break begins
  • The singing teapot
  • New roles
  • In the arena
  • Clouds of war
  • Cold peace
  • Monuments.