To the world, Eleanor Roosevelt was a First Lady, diplomat, humanitarian, and one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. To Nina Roosevelt Gibson, she was Grandmère. Drawing from her memoir Growing Up Roosevelt, Nina shares personal memories of life with her grandmother at Val-Kill, their travels together, and the family experiences that reveal a more intimate side of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Key Topics
- Growing up with Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill
- Val-Kill as a family home and important place in Eleanor’s life
- Traveling with Eleanor as a child and teenager
- Eleanor’s relationships with family, friends, and world leaders
- The private woman behind the public figure
- Eleanor’s compassion, humanitarianism, and commitment to others
- The values and lessons Nina carries from her grandmother
Guest Bio
Nina Roosevelt Gibson is an author, psychologist, and granddaughter of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The daughter of their youngest son, John Roosevelt, she spent formative years living at Val-Kill and traveling with Eleanor Roosevelt. In her memoir, Growing Up Roosevelt, Nina shares personal memories of her grandmother, family life, and the remarkable people and experiences that shaped her childhood.
Growing Up Roosevelt
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