Eleanor Roosevelt was a shy little girl. Her mother called her "Granny." For many years Eleanor had to fight to overcome her shyness. But in time she became famous all over the world.

Eleanor always wanted to help others. As the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the President of the United States, she had many chances. Franklin's legs were paralyzed by polio. Eleanor traveled about the country for him, reporting on conditions.

Eleanor did all she could to help the poor during the depression. Her heart seemed big enough for everyone everywhere. During World War II she visited wounded soldiers in the South Pacific. Later she worked tirelessly for world peace. She was a delegate to the United Nations.

No wonder the child who saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time said, "That's Mrs. Roosevelt!"

Here is Eleanor in all her warmth, humor and wisdom. Her biographer, Charles P. Graves, is the author of John F. Kennedy, Benjamin Franklin, and many other popular books for Garrard.

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