Target New ArrivalsGift Ideas for MomClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesHome & DécorKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenFurnitureGroceryHousehold EssentialsBabyBeautyPersonal CareHealthWellnessLuggageSports & OutdoorsToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesGift IdeasGift CardsPetsUlta Beauty at TargetShop by CommunityTarget OpticalDealsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsSpring OutfitsGift Ideas for MomWomen’s Festival OutfitsTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores
The Firebrand and the First Lady - by  Patricia Bell-Scott (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Firebrand and the First Lady - by Patricia Bell-Scott (Paperback)

$14.99Save $4.01 (21% off)

In Stock

Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Highlights

  • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NOMINEE - The riveting history of how Pauli Murray--a brilliant writer-turned-activist--and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt forged an enduring friendship that helped to alter the course of race and racism in America.
  • About the Author: PATRICIA BELL-SCOTT is professor emerita of women's studies and human development and family science at the University of Georgia.
  • 480 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Political

Description



Book Synopsis



NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NOMINEE - The riveting history of how Pauli Murray--a brilliant writer-turned-activist--and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt forged an enduring friendship that helped to alter the course of race and racism in America.

"A definitive biography of Murray, a trailblazing legal scholar and a tremendous influence on Mrs. Roosevelt." --Essence

In 1938, the twenty-eight-year-old Pauli Murray wrote a letter to the President and First Lady, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, protesting racial segregation in the South. Eleanor wrote back. So began a friendship that would last for a quarter of a century, as Pauli became a lawyer, principal strategist in the fight to protect Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and a co-founder of the National Organization of Women, and Eleanor became a diplomat and first chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.



Review Quotes




A Finalist for the Andrew Carnegie Award for Excellence in Nonfiction - Nominated for the National Book Award - A Washington Post Notable Book - A San Francisco Chronicle, Kirkus, and Booklist Best Book of the Year - Lillian Smith Book Award - Finalist Georgia Author of the Year - Nominated Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Legacy Award

"Masterful. . . . Powerful and important." --Boston Globe

"Thorough and engaging . . . Our lives are richer for the accounting of their friendship in this important book." --The Washington Post

"Tremendous." --The New York Times Book Review

"[Written] with the grace, compassion and diligent attention to detail that characterized both of its principal subjects. . . . 'The Firebrand' is someone whose inspiration is sorely needed." --USA Today

"A definitive biography of Murray, a trailblazing legal scholar and a tremendous influence on Mrs. Roosevelt." --Essence

"Bold, fast-paced, and vividly written, Patricia Bell-Scott's dual portrait of Pauli Murray and Eleanor Roosevelt significantly enhances the story of two luminous activists who learned much from each other across the color line." --Blanche Wiesen Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt I, II, and III

"Extraordinary and inspiring." --Shelf Awareness

"A fresh look at a fascinating friendship between two vivid individuals from very different worlds -- as well as a chronicle of the age-old conflict between the highest ideals and the art of the possible." --Geoffrey C. Ward, author of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

"A groundbreaking portrait . . . essential and edifying." --Booklist (starred review)

"Should inspire all readers. Rarely has a friendship been dissected and analyzed with such verve and open-eyed compassion." --Wil Haygood, author of Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination that Changed America

"Deftly reveals two women's crucial involvement in the struggle for civil rights . . . An absorbing historical page-turner." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The extraordinary life of Pauli Murray, activist, poet, teacher, priest and "firebrand" for all seasons, is beautifully detailed in Patricia Bell-Scott's book. . . . [Murray and Roosevelt's] history together reverberates today as the fight for equality continues, making this book important reading for all of us." --Jane Alexander, award winning actress

"Bell-Scott shines a bright light on this significant relationship. A fresh look at Eleanor Roosevelt and a fascinating exploration of a cherished, mutually beneficial friendship." --Kirkus Reviews, (starred review)

"What an exquisite book! Patricia Bell-Scott has done the painstaking research on two women who in many respects couldn't have been more different, but in at least one respect - their unique friendship--shared a passion for truth. . . . Patricia Bell-Scott has given us a book that will inspire and give hope to all who read it." --The Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool, Bishop Suffragan, Diocese of Los Angeles.

"Biography at its best: intimate while revealing of society in its time. Patricia Bell-Scott sees all, and her view is both engrossing and encouraging." --Nell Irvin Painter, author of Sojourner Truth, A Life, A Symbol




About the Author



PATRICIA BELL-SCOTT is professor emerita of women's studies and human development and family science at the University of Georgia. Her previous books include Life Notes: Personal Writings by Contemporary Black Women, Flat-Footed Truths: Telling Black Women's Lives, and Double Stitch: Black Women Write About Mothers & Daughters, which won the Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Prize. She lives in Athens, Georgia, with her husband, Charles V. Underwood Jr.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Political
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 480
Publisher: Vintage
Format: Paperback
Author: Patricia Bell-Scott
Language: English
Street Date: January 24, 2017
TCIN: 1002210199
UPC: 9780679767299
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-7521
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.97 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Who is the author of this book?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
  • A: The author is Patricia Bell-Scott, a professor emerita with a focus on women's studies and family science.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: How many pages does this biography have?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
  • A: This biography contains a total of 480 pages, making it a comprehensive account of the subjects' lives.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: What is the main theme of the book?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
  • A: The book explores the enduring friendship between Pauli Murray and Eleanor Roosevelt and its impact on race and racism in America.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: What significant role did Pauli Murray play?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
  • A: Pauli Murray was a lawyer and principal strategist in the fight for civil rights, co-founding the National Organization of Women.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: What notable awards has the book received?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
  • A: The book has been nominated for the National Book Award and the Andrew Carnegie Award for Excellence in Nonfiction.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 27 days ago
    Ai generated

Additional product information and recommendations

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member ServicesLegal & Privacy

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacy PolicyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy