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No Ordinary Time

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the Home Front in World War II

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No Ordinary Time

By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
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Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Pulitzer Prize–winning classic about the relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, and how it shaped the nation while steering it through the Great Depression and the outset of World War II.

With an extraordinary collection of details, Goodwin masterfully weaves together a striking number of story lines—Eleanor and Franklin’s marriage and remarkable partnership, Eleanor’s life as First Lady, and FDR’s White House and its impact on America as well as on a world at war. Goodwin effectively melds these details and stories into an unforgettable and intimate portrait of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt and of the time during which a new, modern America was born.©1995 Doris Kearns Goodwin, All Rights Reserved; (P)1995 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved; Audioworks is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

Accolades & Awards

Pulitzer Prize
1995
Americas Historical Presidents & Heads of State Pulitzer Prize United States World War II Franklin D. Roosevelt Politics & Activism Biographies & Memoirs American History Roosevelt Family History & Theory Politics & Government Wars & Conflicts Biography War Political Science Military Interwar Period Self-Determination Winston Churchill Capitalism Inspiring Soviet Union Imperialism Socialism Russia Submarine Imperial Japan Latin America
Insightful Historical Perspective • Compelling Personal Details • Superb Narration • Thorough Research • Balanced Portrayal

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This is an interesting portrayal of the Roosevelts during WW II and before. But this 6 hour selection from an unabridged audiobook of over 30 hours focused too much on the admittedly interesting personal aspects and too little on the policy and strategic decisions of FDR. That was apparently the choice made in the decision to abridge so much. A 12-14 hour version would have been better. That said, it repays listening and Hermann does his usual superb job reading! If you want a short take, this is recommended.

Very good but overly abridged

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Loved it! reader's voice was great throughout. The information was presented wonderfully! Learned of Doris Kearns Goodwin from the podcast Presidential from the Washington Post.

Great!!!

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Easy to listen to. A compelling story of the personal and political. Listened to it all in a few days.

A terrific introduction to FDR

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Such a wonderful peek into these important lives during a pivotal time in our history.

Brilliant!

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Super thorough, well researched and great storytelling. DKG artfully captures the juxtaposition of excellence in the presidency with the turmoil that may have been present behind closed doors - this book highlights FDR’s blind confidence in the face of personal and physical challenges and the loyalty of Eleanor through the tumult that defined their presidency - gives new meaning to the phrase “behind every great man, is an even greater woman.” Different times - non of this fallibility would have remained behind closed doors - in the closing moments of the book, DKG acknowledged that every person is flawed, has fallibility…and it makes you wonder if a reasonable realistic person will ever run for office again - given that all of this fallibility will be on display in the modern era like never before.

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