The Roosevelts and Their Descendants - by F Martin Harmon (Paperback)

About the Book

"Few families have influenced America like the Roosevelts--two presidents from different parties, including our longest-serving chief executive, and the "First Lady of the World." This book tells the story of "the Roosevelts" and "those other Roosevelts"--a family of individuals always striving to measure up but united by an illustrious past"--

Book Synopsis

Few families have influenced America like the Roosevelts--two presidents from different parties, including our longest-serving chief executive, and the "First Lady of the World." Born into aristocratic society, Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor (nee) Roosevelt shared a commitment to progress and the common good over class. Their lives have been the focus of numerous books but their legacy and the extended family they left behind warrant a closer look. This book chronicles "the Roosevelts" and "those other Roosevelts"--a family of individuals always striving to measure up but united by an illustrious past.

Review Quotes

"At long last, the untold story of the larger Roosevelt family has been brought to life. In blending colorful prose with unearthed family anecdotes, F. Martin Harmon reaches beyond the standard stories of Teddy, Eleanor and Franklin and introduces us to the sons, daughters, cousins, and grandchildren of America's greatest political dynasty. The Roosevelts and Their Descendants is America's family scrapbook and a tremendous addition to the Roosevelt literary legacy."-Jonathan W. Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Brothers Rivals Victors.

About the Author

A retired journalist and communications specialist with nearly 50 years writing experience, F. Martin Harmon is the author of six non-fiction books. He previously worked at two daily newspapers, three Southern universities, and most recently the historic polio rehab center founded by Franklin Roosevelt in Warm Springs, Georgia.