Isaac's+book+report+(March)

Name:Isaac Moorman Date:3/24/10 Reading Mr. Jacobson

=Biography of a Famous Woman=


 * Directions: Each section must be 1 paragraph!**

I chose to research Eleanor Roosevelt because she is the wife of my favorite president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. I had heard about her in books but when I had to read a book about a woman in history I knew I would choose her. She did many amazing things in her lifetime. I wanted to learn more about these things. The book I choose had great details about her lifetime. I am glad I choose to read a biography on this woman.

__This famous women was born__ Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884. She was born to Anna & Elliot Roosevelt. Later known as president, Theodore Roosevelt was appointed her godfather. She was born under a full moon in the state of New York. Her father thought she was "a miracle from heaven". Her mother, not so much.

__Her early years were spent__ Not inheriting her mother's beauty made a huge impact on her life. She was nicknamed "Granny" because of her ugliness. The nickname caused embarrassment to her childhood. Her father was rarely home so he never heard this taunting. He was out training dogs around the world. While he was out he was heavily drinking. Her mother was extremely upset. He soon died of drunkenness. The next year her mom and brother died of scarlet fever. She was shipped to her grandmother's house. __Her later years were spent__ Her grandmother followed her mother's dream by sending her to a gifted and talented school in England. She was the brightest kid in the school. She was invited to spend holidays and go on trips with the head mistress. She became life long friends with the mistress. When she finished college she moved back to New York. There she met Franklin, her future husband. Franklin Delano Roosevelt had been a relative, a distant cousin. She decided to marry him and they had six children. They both were interested in politics so they stayed in new York. First Franklin became part of the town council. Then the governor. Finally he became the president. She had always dreaded she would become the president's wife. To Eleanor this was a nightmare. __Her accomplishments include__ Eleanor had many accomplishments. One includes riding a plane driven by Amelia Earhart. Another is visiting wounded solders as a Representative of the Red Cross during World War II. She also was the first First Lady to have a public life. She insisted on not having a body guard with her so she was taught to use a pistol and carry it. She amazed many people including me. These are some of her accomplishments.