For those looking for an in-depth exploration into how Eleanor Roosevelt's faith influenced her personal life, work, and political life, Eleanor Roosevelt's Nightly Prayer by Donn Mitchell would be a good choice.
Mitchell opens with an introduction explaining how political historians tend to "marginalize religion," and some reasons why. He discusses Roosevelt's writing, speeches, and volunteer activities. Then the narrative moves swiftly along to Roosevelt's nightly routine, as outlined by her son, Elliot, which included daily writing and prayer.
As the reader follows along, they are immersed in the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, her family, the times in which she lived, and in how she worked to create a "new world order based on respect for human dignity." This would lead her to be appointed as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations after her husband's death.
I found Eleanor Roosevelt's Nightly Prayer to be thoroughly researched. This biography of one of America's most admired First Ladies supports that her commitment to her Episcopalian religion continued to influence her life and work in many ways. It was a solid but dense read. I feel a hardcover copy that I could mark up and refer back to would have been easier to digest.
- Publisher : Morehouse Publishing
- Publication date : November 4, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1640658459
- ISBN-13 : 978-1640658455
I downloaded a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
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