Brenda Haugen

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, nicknamed FDR, has been named one of the greatest Presidents in history. Despite his disability due to Polio, he over came many obstacles no one thought he could. Being wheelchair bound, no one expected him to ever be able to stand due to paralysis of the waist down. With the assistance of leg braces, he was able to stand and make the speeches he needed throughout his political career. As President, he established many laws, some of which are still used today. This biography had some details on his life as president and as a politician, and talks about his actions with WWII. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but I feel as though it could have gone into better detail on some things he accomplished as President. This book has inspired me to look more into what FDR accomplished in life and as President. I hope teachers will use this book to inspire young children to make a difference in our world.… (mer)