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Eleanor vs. Ike - A Novel

English · Paperback / Softback

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Zusatztext "Gerber's attention to the history of the time?combined with a page-turning plot make this chronicle of a campaign-that-might-have-been an entertaining ride." Informationen zum Autor Robin Gerber is the author of several books, including Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way , Katharine Graham , and the novel Eleanor vs. Ike . She lives in Bethesda, Maryland. Klappentext It is a time of turmoil, with the nation mired in an unpopular war in Korea and with Senator Joseph McCarthy stirring up fear of a lurking Communist "menace." Racial discrimination is rampant. A woman's place is in the home. And when a shocking act of God eliminates the Democratic presidential nominee, the party throws its support to an unlikely standard bearer: former First Lady and goodwill ambassador to the world Eleanor Roosevelt.Captivating and fast-paced, Eleanor vs. Ike pits the unforgettable Eleanor against the enormously popular war hero Gen. Dwight David ("Ike") Eisenhower. But while the opponents promise "an honest campaign," their strategists mire the race in scandal and bitter innuendo. Suddenly Eleanor finds herself a target of powerful insiders who mean to destroy her good name--and Ku Klux Klan assassins dedicated to her death--as she gets caught up in a mad whirl of appearances and political maneuvering . . . and a chance encounter with a precocious five-year-old named Hillary Rodham. Zusammenfassung It is a time of turmoil! with the nation mired in an unpopular war in Korea and with Senator Joseph McCarthy stirring up fear of a lurking Communist "menace." Racial discrimination is rampant. A woman's place is in the home. And when a shocking act of God eliminates the Democratic presidential nominee! the party throws its support to an unlikely standard bearer: former First Lady and goodwill ambassador to the world Eleanor Roosevelt. Captivating and fast-paced! Eleanor vs. Ike pits the unforgettable Eleanor against the enormously popular war hero Gen. Dwight David ("Ike") Eisenhower. But while the opponents promise "an honest campaign!" their strategists mire the race in scandal and bitter innuendo. Suddenly Eleanor finds herself a target of powerful insiders who mean to destroy her good name—and Ku Klux Klan assassins dedicated to her death—as she gets caught up in a mad whirl of appearances and political maneuvering . . . and a chance encounter with a precocious five-year-old named Hillary Rodham. ...

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Authors Robin Gerber
Publisher William Morrow
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 08.01.2008
 
EAN 9780061373213
ISBN 978-0-06-137321-3
No. of pages 352
Dimensions 135 mm x 203 mm x 20 mm
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature

FICTION: Women, FICTION: Historical / General, FICTION: Political, FICTION: Fantasy / Historical, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: DIVERSITY, FICTION: Erotica / Historical, FICTION: Alternative History, FICTION: Historical / Colonial America & Revolution, FICTION: Historical / Ancient, FICTION: World Literature / American / General

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