“Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air
One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the president’s political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programs that are today considered essential parts of the country’s social safety network.
- ISBN10 1299083625
- ISBN13 9781299083622
- Publish Date 1 January 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 14 April 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Anchor Books
- Format eBook
- Pages 270
- Language English