The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance, and the minimum wage by kristin downey. Mar 03, 2009 kirstin downeys lively, substantive anddare i sayinspiring new biography of perkins. It tells the largely untold story of frances perkins, the u. The woman behind the new deal book columbus metropolitan. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The woman behind the new deal audiobook by kirstin downey. The woman behind the new deal summary supersummary.
But for the most part it was a great behind thescenes explanation of the politics and policies of the new deal. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the woman behind the new deal. Kirstin downey talked about her biography the woman behind the new deal. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience kirstin downey, author. The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance. Perkins was the first female cabinet member, serving as franklin d.
Frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide downey, kirstin, the woman behind the new deal. The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance, downey, kirstin on. Women have come a long way over those 44 years in politics and in life in general. Perkins was the first woman member of a presidential cabinet who served as roosevelts secretary of labor during the new deal. Frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal, is. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience kindle edition. April 16, 2009 kirstin downeys lively new biography of francis perkins, president franklin roosevelts controversial pick for secretary of labor, is called the woman behind the new deal. Book club copies can be picked up at meetings, or at the. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. The woman behind the new deal by kirstin downey kirkus. Aug 26, 20 overall, the woman behind the new deal is a look at one of the most interesting women of the 20th century.
Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal, is subject. April 10, 1880 may 14, 1965 was an american sociologist and workersrights advocate who served as the u. The life and legacy of frances perkins social security, unemployment insurance, and the minimum wage by kirstin downey published in 2009 by anchor books, new york, ny submitted by deborah vose. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Jun 16, 2016 join us for the discussion of the book the woman behind the new deal. Woman behind new deal by downey books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. While the woman behind the new deal, may portray francis perkins in an overly sympathetic manner at times, it is certainly worth reading to learn more about one of the most influential women in u. In her life she crosses paths with many icons a few of them actually interesting of early 20th century american political and cultural life. Kirstin downeys lively, substantive anddare i sayinspiring new biography of perkins.
Why were so many men of her era and later generations, even new deal scholars, willing or eager to dismiss her importance. On monday, march 23, at noon, kirstin downey will discuss and sign her new book, the woman behind the new deal. Mar 03, 2009 the new deal was a big deal for americaand, as kirstin downey shows in this illuminating and sparkling book, frances perkins, my predecessor as labor secretary, was the moving force behind much of it. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience by kirstin downey at. The woman behind the new deal is kirstin downeys new biography of frances perkins, fdrs hardcharging secretary of labor and the first female cabinet member. The paperback of the the woman behind the new deal. It was a little too long, or maybe just gave too much time to a lot of scenesetting and personal anecdotes. Her accomplishments and drive helped changed the united states for the better.
Still, as a new book by awardwinning business journalist kirstin downey suggests, one of the most influential figures in shaping the new deal turns out to be a name few know todayand turns out to be a woman. Its a provocative title, but downey convinced me that fannie perkins, of beacon hill, worcester, and mount holyoke college, was the woman behind the new deal. The woman behind the new deal the life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience. Based on eight years of research, extensive archival materials, new documents, and exclusive access to perkinss family members and friends, this biography is the. The woman behind the new deal frances perkins 18801965 is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. As the previous commentators have said, this is the story that needed to be told about the woman behind the throne not eleanor in fdrs new deal world. Did she seem to consciously hide herself, knowing that much more can be done in washington if people are willing to let others take the credit. Aug 30, 2017 perkins biographer kirsten downey notes in her book, the woman behind the new deal, that associate supreme court justice louis brandeis gave perkins guidance on social security. The center for the book was created in 1977 to stimulate public interest in books and reading. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience ebook written by kirstin downey.
She was not only a vital labor advocate but a woman s suffrage leader. The nook book ebook of the woman behind the new deal. Labor secretary from 1933 to 1945 who was instrumental in helping franklin roosevelt craft the historic and farreaching new deal legislation. It is amazing that frances perkins is not better known, since the programs she spawned still have such influence on. Based on eight years of research, extensive archival materials, new documents, and exclusive access to perkinss family members and friends. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience the current financial crisis is. Based on eight years of research, extensive archival materials, new documents, and exclusive access to perkinss family members and friends, this biography is the first complete portrait of a devoted public servant with a passionate personal life, a mother. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience, dubbed her time at the telluride house probably the happiest phase of her life. Columbia university libraries online exhibitions frances.
It is amazing that frances perkins is not better known, since the programs she spawned still have such influence on public policy in both the u. Book club copies can be picked up at meetings, or at the second floor reference desk at central library, when available. Many thanks to karen price and susan kirk for spearheading this fabulous event. Kirstin downey, author of the woman behind the new deal. Frances perkins center the woman behind the new deal. Is a woman s lack of physical beauty an impediment to fame. Perkins is buried in the glidden cemetery in newcastle, maine. Frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet s. I gave it to my niece for a college graduation present because the book could help her deal with government bureaucracy. The woman behind the new deal is a nonfiction book published in 2009 by the american author kirstin downey. The life of frances perkins fdrs secretary of labor. Her legacy included social security, unemployment insurance, and other initiatives that have improved the lives of generations of americans. Kirstin downey talks about her book the woman behind the new deal.
Sep 26, 2009 kirstin downey talks about her book the woman behind the new deal. Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal ncpr news. This biography of frances perkins is highly readable even though it has rich detail. Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal kirstin downeys biography of fdrs labor secretary frances perkins paints an inspiring and substantive portrait of the woman. Frances perkins was named secretary of labor by franklin roosevelt in 1933. Apr 16, 2009 frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal kirstin downeys biography of fdrs labor secretary frances perkins paints an inspiring and substantive portrait of the woman who ushered in the 40. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience by. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience kindle edition by kirstin downey author. Would you listen to the woman behind the new deal again. The woman behind the new deal the life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience book.
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Maureen corrigan, npr fresh air one of franklin delano roosevelts closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, perkins capitalized on the presidents political. We welcome new members to join us in reading and discussing current literary fiction, historical fiction and some nonfiction titles. Her biography by kristin downey is welldetailed and most certainly worth reading. The woman behind the new deal book king county library.
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But for the most part it was a great behind the scenes explanation of the politics and policies of the new deal. The new deal was a big deal for america and, as kirstin downey shows in this illuminating and sparkling book, frances perkins, my predecessor as labor secretary, was the moving force behind much of it. Four years ago, she writes, married to the father of my three children, i fell in. Woman behind new deal by downey books, book price comparison. The life and legacy of frances perkins social security. The woman behind the new deal the life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. Frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, was the principal architect of the new deal, credited with formulating policies to shore up the national economy following the nations most serious economic crisis and helping to create the modern middle class. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience, and isabella. Kirstin downey books list of books by author kirstin downey. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. Secretary of labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest serving in that position, and the first woman appointed to the u. Participate in the book swap by bringing a book off your bookshelf to exchange with other. Book description frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. The woman behind the new deal book the seattle public. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience. Downeys book not only illuminates perkins career but also deepens popular understanding of roosevelts character. And, in their books on perkins, both downey and miller detail another key piece of guidance from associate justice harlan fiske stone. The book is more than a biography of an extraordinary woman.