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It is a time of turmoil, with the nation mired in an unpopular war in Korea and with Senator Joseph McCarthy stirring up fear of a lurking Communist "menace." Racial discrimination is rampant. A woman's place is in the home. And when a shocking act of God eliminates the Democratic presidential nominee, the party throws its support to an unlikely standard bearer: former First Lady and goodwill ambassador to the world Eleanor Roosevelt.
Captivating and fast-paced, Eleanor vs. Ike pits the unforgettable Eleanor against the enormously popular war hero Gen. Dwight David ("Ike") Eisenhower. But while the opponents promise "an honest campaign," their strategists mire the race in scandal and bitter innuendo. Suddenly Eleanor finds herself a target of powerful insiders who mean to destroy her good name—and Ku Klux Klan assassins dedicated to her death—as she gets caught up in a mad whirl of appearances and political maneuvering . . . and a chance encounter with a precocious five-year-old named Hillary Rodham.
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By Delores E. Hendricks (edwardsville il)
i was very interested in this book, entralled by the premise of the title and i wasnt disappointed .
By L. M Young (Marietta, GA USA)
Could a woman have won the Presidency in 1952? That's the premise of this interesting alternative history novel where Adlai Stevenson has a heart attack at the Democratic National Convention and the best candidate left is Eleanor Roosevelt (with Sam Rayburn as her running mate). Gerber does a great job of recreating 1950s politics (there are almost too many explanations of who these people are, I'm sure intended for modern readers who have minimal knowledge of the real 1950s, rather than the Happy Days view of the era), and I found the subsequent campaigns and characters believable. My only two pauses: a silly "kiss with history" where Eleanor is introduced to a little girl named Hillary Rodham and a piece of narrative on the convention floor when "paramedics" go to Stevenson's side. The "paramedic" did not exist in the 1950s and it brings the narrative back to the present with a thump. Otherwise this is recommended.
By Terry M. Callen (Gloucester City, NJ United States)
I've always admired Eleanor Roosevelt - I share a Mayflower ancestor with her and FDR.
I couldn't put the book down. It had everything. Romance, political intrigue...
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By C. Spinella (Pennsylvania USA)
Thought provoking book. Made great reading during the political compaigning. Alot of "what ifs". Liked the writing style. Our book club had a lively discussion.
By Tricia Ares (Miami, FL)
Eleanor Vs. Ike envisions a world in which the Democratic party actually nominates a female candidate for the President of the United States--in 1952. The election quickly becomes an iconic clash between Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the World War II General Dwight David Eisenhower, informally known as Ike.
In her run for president, Eleanor must navigate the tough foreign and domestic issues of her time: the unpopular war in Korea, the homeland security issues of communism, the demand for better health care, and growing racial tension. Then of course, there is the other issue: gender. Like any presidential campaign, Gerber's historical fiction is laced with the scandal and innuendo that feeds political maneuvering.
In Eleanor Vs. Ike, Robin Gerber weaves a plot-twisting imagination with historically grounded facts to create a page turning novel and an entertaining civics lesson. Her premise is plausible and her characters feel authentic. This book is more than just a good read; it's a catalyst for needed conversations. Why hasn't a woman been nominated for the presidential candidacy? When will the country be ready to elect a woman for Commander in Chief? Do short term goals always trump long term goals in politics? As women, what is our political responsibility?
Gerber's clear voice and bold vision makes Eleanor Vs. Ike a novel every registered voter should read.
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