Not a read aloud book, despite the simple looking text. This book is very heavy and dark, both in content and in illustration. I liked the content and it portrayed a very wonderful and brave woman in American history, but I would hesitate to recommend it to a young audience. ( )

A beautifully illustrated book which highlights Eleanor Roosevelt's life from her childhood wherein she was born into a life of priviledge, though as she proved, it is true that money cannot buy happiness. Treated with cruelty by her beautfiul, high-society mother, she was consistently called her ugly and stupid. She carried this and felt ugly and thought she would never belong. She overcame the death of her mother and her much loved father, and pushed herself to overcome the negativety and nastiness to become one of the best-known First Ladies of the United States.

Her future husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was drawn to her intelligence and innter beauty. They were married and became parents of five children. She suppored her husband throughout his presidencies, and after he contracted polio, she became his right and left hand. She traveled world wide, was at the forefront of American civil rights, and was a strong advocate of the poor and needy.

After FDR died, she continued to be a strong advocate of making the United States well known world wide. President Harry Truman appointed her to the United Nations. After two years of service, the committee framed a declaration of rights for people throughout the world. Stating "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." Eleanor continued to represent the down-trodden and poor throughout her life. A strong advocate for civil rights and equality for all, she was quoted as saying "Decent housing is a basic human right that society is morally and politically obligate to provide all of its citizens.".""Very early I knew there were men and women and children who suffered."

She personally responded to thousands and thousands of letters received. Her high energy level enabled her to travel the world while making America better.

She continues to amaze me and I read many books both written by her, and biographies about her.

Such great illustrations! Also, I love the way they tucked her quotes throughout the story. ( )

Eleanor, Quiet No More is a lesson on how to stand up for basic civil rights. Even if one is not the most outspoken, this book shines light on being able to speak out when it is necessary. The illustrations bring the book to life, and those who know nothing about Eleanor Roosevelt learn new things in depth. ( )

"Eleanor, Quiet No More" is a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt. The book illustrates and narrates Eleanor's vibrant life, including both exciting and challenging times. Eleanor's story is an inspiration to everyone to fight for what you believe is right. Her story is also an inspiration for young women, as Eleanor did not let anyone tell her what she could and could not do.