| Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography: The Faith of the 20th Century's Most Influential Woman Contributor(s): Smith, Harold Ivan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664261647 ISBN-13: 9780664261641 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2016041537 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 252 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 "little people" 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Harold Ivan: - Harold Ivan Smith is a bereavement specialist on the teaching faculties of Saint Luke s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, and the Carondolet Medical Institute, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. |