no ordinary time franklin and eleanor roosevelt the home front in world war ii
winner of the pulitzer prize br no ordinary time is a monumental work a brilliantly conceived chronicle of one of the most vibrant and revolutionary periods in the history of the united states . with an extraordinary collection of details goodwin masterfully weaves together a striking number of story lines eleanor and franklins marriage and remarkable partnership eleanors life as first lady and fdrs 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 .
examines the roosevelts working partnership during the war years