Master of his fate : Roosevelt's rise from polio to the presidency /

Tobin, James, 1956-

Master of his fate : Roosevelt's rise from polio to the presidency / Roosevelt's rise from polio to the presidency James Tobin. - First edition. - xiii, 255 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The infection -- Standing up -- Getting ready -- "A touch of destiny".

"A biography of FDR, focusing on his battle with polio and how his disease set him on the course to become president, for fans of Steve Sheinkin's political biographies."--

Ages 9-14 Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Grades 4-6 Henry Holt Books for Young Readers.

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