Eleanor: The Faith of the 20th Century’s Most Influential Woman

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More than fifty years after her death, Eleanor Roosevelt is remembered

as a formidable first lady and tireless social activist. Often overlooked, however,

is her deep and inclusive spirituality. Her personal faith was shaped by reading the

New Testament in her youth, giving her a Jesus-centered spirituality that fueled her

commitment to civil rights, women’s rights, and the rights of all aEUROoelittle

peopleaEURO marginalized in American society.

She took seriously

Jesus’ words and despite her life of privilege, she made the needs of those on the

margins her priority. Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography provides

insight into one of America’s most famous women, particularly the spiritual

influences that made her so active in social justice issues.