Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most effective and extraordinary First Ladies in history. Driven by compassion, enthusiasm, and devotion to bettering society, she took an active role in public policy, social issues, civil rights, and international human rights.

Women Who Dare: Eleanor Roosevelt traces Eleanor’s life story, exploring the childhood that left her lonely and insecure, and surveying the challenges and opportunities that spurred her transformation into one of the 20th century’s most admired and respected public citizens. Dozens of historical photographs illuminate the story of her remarkable life.