The biggest strength of this book is how it reveals parts of Eleanor Roosevelt's life that were omitted from the public record, while contextualizing them in the greater historic narrative that most people already know — President Franklin Roosevelt's election, policies, and involvement in WWII. While most know that Eleanor was an exemplary activist and diplomat, she was also a person who contained all of the inherent complexities of the human experience. Every individual mentioned in this book (Eleanor, Franklin, their children, Lorena Hickock, etc.) is described with the humanity and respect that is often missing in history books. It's a great read and I think a true reflection of history.