Franklin and Lucy: President Roosevelt, Mrs. Rutherfurd, and the Other Remarkable Women in His Life Audiobook

" How FDR politically , socially , and emotionally benefited himself as one of our greatest presidents through his affairs of different women, and how Eleanor accepted it into her life! Amazing! "

" Interesting perspective on the marriage of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt and their dalliances with other women. "

" A wonderful read about a man with a most complex nature. The book really brought all the charactars to life without assingning guilt or shame on any of them. "

" I liked this book a lot. Poor Eleanor !! "

" I was totally engrossed in the intertwined stories of the women who were close to FDR. The author's writing style is so skilled that he "disappears," so that the reader doesn't notice a narrator's presence. FDR's stamina in dealing with his disability is amazing. Some of the women in his life are heroic, some are tragic, some a little of both, but all are completely fascinating, and the reader can find out about them without having to wade through detailed descriptions of politics. "

" Recommended reading, but my goodness, Missy LeHand was a pitiful woman. "

" An interesting look at the life of FDR. Being non-fiction it does get a little dry at times, but overall not a bad book. "

" Against the backdrop of Roosevelt's 12+ year administration, Persico delves into his relationships with the many and varied women in his life; his wife Eleanor (an icon in her own right whose commitment to social issues, equality, and the forming of the United Nations mirrored her husband's), his mother Sarah Delano, Norway's Princess Martha, NY Post editor Dorothy Schiff, as well as cousins, aunts, and of course, Lucy Mercer. This rare look at Roosevelt and the women who shaped and impacted his life and presidency offers precious insight, sentiment, and depth as to the iconic figure of FDR. "

" I'm probably politically biased about FDR since I think him and Teddy started some of the problems we're dealing with today, but reading about FDR and his various love affairs makes Clinton look like an amateur. Didn't know that FDR was a momma's boy though. "

" It makes me want to read more about FDR's life. "

" Amazing book! I couldn't put it down! "

" This book was a delight to read, and really helped me to understand FDR, a complex personality. I really liked the writing style. "

" FDR was probably lucky that FB wasn't around then! "

" I gound this book hard to put down. "

" A fascinating look at a surprisingly elusive public figure. The author also does of great job of remaining unbiased towards both Franklin AND Eleanor. "

" Gossip and intrigue - how could the wealthy and fortunate find some much time to juggle so many lovers? Maybe they would never have been who they became on their own. Partly pocked up this novel because my mother was born in the same hospital room as Joe Persico! "

" I loved to see a different side of FDR. This book is a great read. "

" I have always loved this story about the decades long love and devotion...and longing between Franklin Roosevelt and Lucy Mercer. It has been written about many times, but never so focused and plentiful, I think, as it is told here. This was just good history and better entertainment. "

" 2008-Spring,American history,Franklin Roosevelt,Eleanor Roosevelt,Lucy Rutherfurd,Hyde Park,marital relations,infidelity,biography,early reviewer,World War II "

" This is the second book about FDR I've read this year. A truly amazing man, and this book looks at his complex personal life. "

" Sometimes I am sad when an author gives details about people you have held in high esteem and they are so eager to dwell on the flaws of that person. "

" Very interestingly read about all the important women in FDR's life, the least important being his wife, Eleanor . "

" I could not put this book down once I started it. It is a fascinating account of the emotional lives of FDR and Lucy and Eleanor (and other women). It gives a good glimpse into the complicated psychological makeup of FDR. "

" Kind of okay. Dumped it halfway or so through. Guess I didn't want to know quite so much about with whom FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt may or may not have made out. Eh. "

" Very good for what it is--a potboiler history of FDR and his mistresses. Think 1930s extended US Weekly story. Makes for a great summer read! "

" I loved to see a different side of FDR. This book is a great read. "

" This is really about all the women in FDR's life. "

" How FDR politically , socially , and emotionally benefited himself as one of our greatest presidents through his affairs of different women, and how Eleanor accepted it into her life! Amazing! "

" Recommended reading, but my goodness, Missy LeHand was a pitiful woman. "

" Very good for what it is--a potboiler history of FDR and his mistresses. Think 1930s extended US Weekly story. Makes for a great summer read! "

" I could not put this book down once I started it. It is a fascinating account of the emotional lives of FDR and Lucy and Eleanor (and other women). It gives a good glimpse into the complicated psychological makeup of FDR. "

" I really liked this. It showed the human and emotional side to FDR. I was so impressed by his ability to rise above polio. It's unbelievable that the nation didn't know he was crippled. The stalker papparazzi we have now would certainly expose that as well as any potential love affairs. "

" A fascinating look at a surprisingly elusive public figure. The author also does of great job of remaining unbiased towards both Franklin AND Eleanor. "

" That president was a horny bastard. "

" This is the second book about FDR I've read this year. A truly amazing man, and this book looks at his complex personal life. "

" A very good biography with a twist...how the women in FDR's shaped his life, thus the future of the USA. We all were aware of Lucy Rutherford, and the affect on Franklin's & Eleanor's partnership. However, there are other women who play a part in FDR's history. I recommend this book! "