The next selection is The Woman Behind the New Deal, the Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins by Kirstin Downey.  “Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air.  Contact Dianne McNenny […]