{"title":"Jonathan Darman","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Darman is a distinguished author renowned for his skill in weaving intricate narratives from the tapestry of history. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBecoming FDR\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the lives of influential figures, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of their journeys and achievements. With a background in both history and journalism, Darman brings a unique perspective to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, combining meticulous research with a narrative flair that captivates and educates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBecoming FDR\u003c\/em\u003e, for instance, Darman illuminates the transformative years of Franklin D. Roosevelt's life, exploring how personal struggles and early experiences shaped his leadership during pivotal moments in American history. This book demonstrates Darman's talent for crafting compelling biographies that are both informative and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a deeper understanding of historical figures will find Darman's works an enlightening addition to their collections. Discover the profound stories behind the public images with Jonathan Darman's skilfully crafted biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"becoming-fdr-by-jonathan-darman-9780812978780","title":"Becoming FDR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecoming FDR\u003c\/em\u003e is an illuminating account of how Franklin D. Roosevelt's struggles with polio steeled him for the great challenges of the Depression and World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A valuable book for anyone who wants to know how adversity shapes character. By understanding how FDR became a deeper and more empathetic person, we can nurture those traits in ourselves and learn from the challenges we all face.\" - Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSteve Jobs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLeonardo Da Vinci\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn popular memory, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the quintessential political \"natural.\" Born in 1882 to a wealthy, influential family and blessed with an abundance of charm and charisma, he seemed destined for high office. Yet for all his gifts, the young Roosevelt nonetheless lacked depth, empathy, and an ability to think strategically. Those qualities, so essential to his success as president, were skills he acquired during his seven-year journey through illness and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecoming FDR\u003c\/em\u003e traces the riveting story of the struggle that forged Roosevelt's character and political ascent. Soon after contracting polio in 1921 at the age of thirty-nine, the former failed vice-presidential candidate was left paralysed from the waist down. He spent much of the next decade trying to rehabilitate his body and adapt to the stark new reality of his life. By the time he reemerged on the national stage in 1928 as the Democratic candidate for governor of New York, his character and abilities had been transformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe had become compassionate and shrewd by necessity, tailoring his speeches to inspire listeners and reach them through a new medium—radio. Suffering cemented his bond with those he once famously called \"the forgotten man.\" Most crucially, he had discovered how to find hope in a seemingly hopeless situation—a skill that he employed to motivate Americans through the Great Depression and World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polio years were transformative, too, for the marriage of Franklin and Eleanor, and for Eleanor herself, who became, at first reluctantly, her husband's surrogate at public events, and who grew to become a political and humanitarian force in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the physical, political, and personal evolution of the iconic president, \u003cem\u003eBecoming FDR\u003c\/em\u003e shows how adversity can lead to greatness, and to the power to remake the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45880536727788,"sku":"9780812978780","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780812978780.jpg?v=1730858909"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jonathan-darman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}