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The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance, paperback february 23, 2010. Government official for new york state and the federal government, including industrial commissioner of the state of new york from 19291932, perkins was named secretary of labor by. Frances perkins was named secretary of labor by franklin roosevelt in 1933. The woman behind the new deal book king county library. 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. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience audiobook by kirstin downey. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.

The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience, new york. Married to a man institutionalized with mental illness, she kept her unhappy personal life out of the papers and away from washington. Perkins was the driving force behind many facets of the new deal. Woman behind new deal by downey books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Book description frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance, downey, kirstin on. No individual not even eleanor roosevelt exerted more influence over the formulation of fdrs new deal or did more to implement the. The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance, and the minimum wage. Perkins was the first female cabinet member, serving as franklin d. Based on eight years of research, extensive archival materials, new documents. Participate in the book swap by bringing a book off your bookshelf to exchange with other readers. No individual not even eleanor roosevelt exerted more influence over the formulation of fdrs new deal or did more to implement the programs than frances perkins 1880 1965.

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. Eight years of research, new documents and interviews with family members were among the many sources downey drew on for her new and. The woman behind the new deal book columbus metropolitan. 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. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide downey, kirstin. Readers questions about the woman behind the new deal. Labor secretary from 1933 to 1945 who was instrumental in helping franklin roosevelt craft the historic and far. During her tenure the first minimum wage, federal child.

The woman behind the new deal by kristin downey 1 fast facts about our female u. The woman behind the new deal meet your next favorite book. The life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance by kirstin downey kirstin downeys lively, substantive anddare i sayinspiring new biography of perkins. 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.

On monday, march 23, at noon, kirstin downey will discuss and sign her new book, the woman behind 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet. The woman behind the new deal audiobook by kirstin downey. The woman behind the new deal, kristen downey explores the life and legacy of americas first female presidential cabinet member. 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.

Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal, is subject of. It was a little too long, or maybe just gave too much time to a lot of scenesetting and personal anecdotes. The book is more than a biography of an extraordinary woman. Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal, is. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience kirstin downey, author. Labor secretary from 1933 to 1945 who was instrumental in helping franklin roosevelt craft the historic and farreaching new deal legislation. 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. Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal kirstin downeys biography of fdrs labor secretary frances perkins paints an inspiring and. Maureen corrigan, npr fresh air one of franklin delano roosevelts closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, perkins. But for the most part it was a great behind thescenes explanation of the politics and policies of the new deal. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience frances perkins is no longer a household. Based on eight years of research, extensive archival materials, new documents, and exclusive access to perkinss family members and friends.

Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Would you listen to the woman behind the new deal again. But for the most part it was a great behindthescenes explanation of the politics and policies of the new deal. Downey asserts that perkinss extraordinary contributions to both labor and social. 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. Frances perkins, the woman behind the new deal, is subject.

Sep 26, 2009 kirstin downey talks about her book the woman behind the new deal. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The life of frances perkins by kirstin downey when. Book club copies can be picked up at meetings, or at the second floor reference desk at central library, when available. Her legacy included social security, unemployment insurance, and other initiatives that have improved the lives of generations of americans. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience kindle edition. Perkins was not selfish and therefore he could work with her, according to stephen paul miller, author of the recent book, the new deal as a triumph of social work. About the woman behind the new deal kirstin downeys lively, substantive anddare i sayinspiring new biography of perkins. The woman behind the new deal is a nonfiction book published in 2009 by the american author kirstin downey.

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 herself is an incredibly interesting woman with a fascinating life and career. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Her accomplishments and drive helped changed the united states for the better. Voice of america, global town hall on obamas first 100 days. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience. April 10, 1880 may 14, 1965 was an american sociologist and workersrights advocate who served as the u. Her biography by kristin downey is welldetailed and most certainly worth reading. Although she is no longer a household name, frances perkins was one of the most influential people of the 20th century.

Kirstin downey talks about her book the woman behind the new deal. It tells the largely untold story of frances perkins, the u. Based on eight years of research, extensive archival materials, new documents, and exclusive access to perkinss family. Monday, august 27, 2018 mimis cafe 17231 e 17th st. Woman behind new deal by downey books, book price comparison. This book club is hosted in partnership with the arlingtons office of senior adult programs. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience, in the mumford room on the sixth floor of the madison building, located at. The woman behind the new deal tula connell 20090430 help me welcome kirstin downey, author of the woman behind the new deal. The woman behind the new deal the life and legacy of frances perkins, social security, unemployment insurance, and the minimum wage book. The woman behind the new deal audiobook by kirstin. The woman behind the new deal by kristin downey by cindy g. Frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet she was one of the most influential women of the twentieth century. Nancy pelosi, speaker of the house, calls woman behind the new deal fascinating. Frances perkins is no longer a household name, yet s.

Roosevelt fdr, she helped pull the labor movement into the new. The woman behind the new deal the life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience book. The woman behind the new deal by kirstin downey kirkus. And, in their books on perkins, both downey and miller detail another key piece of guidance from associate justice harlan fiske stone. The woman behind the new deal summary supersummary. 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. Overall, the woman behind the new deal is a look at one of the most interesting women of the 20th century. Columbia university libraries online exhibitions frances. The woman behind the new deal book the seattle public. Writer kirstin downey celebrates her latest book, a portrait of frances perkins. The woman behind the new deal the life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral conscience. The life of frances perkins, fdrs secretary of labor and his moral.