Unlikely Heroes
Narrated by L. J. Ganser
- Released
- February 28, 2023
- Length
- 19 hrs 9 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
"Unlikely Heroes" offers a fresh perspective on Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency by highlighting the influential yet often overlooked figures in his administration: Harry Hopkins, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, and Henry Wallace. Drawing from new materials, the audiobook explores how these unconventional leaders, each grappling with their own challenges, played crucial roles in shaping the New Deal, confronting the Depression, and achieving victory in World War II. By examining their stories, the narrative reveals how these remarkable individuals contributed to the preservation of democracy in America and the global fight for civilization, echoing challenges that resonate in today's world.
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