“Written by a politically savvy Washingtonian, Eleanor vs. Ike is a fascinating combination of truth and fantasy, about a gallant woman leader whose great potential—in real life—was never fully realized but is now presented to us by Robin Gerber in a brilliant fictional re-creation of the leader she might have been.”
—James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox
“Lively and entirely plausible. Eleanor vs. Ike is a bold and imaginative extension of Robin Gerber’s work. She is a writer ahead of her time and has written a crackerjack novel that is both politically and historically astute.”
—James Reston, Jr., author of The Conviction of Richard Nixon
“This timely book, coming in our current era of political dynasties, creates a fantastic historical ‘What if?’ I’m a huge admirer of Eleanor Roosevelt, and this book had me rooting for her through every plot-twisting, page-turning minute.”
—Kitty Kelley
“Beltway insider Robin Gerber knows what goes on behind the scenes in a presidential campaign and how to merge the might-have-beens with the what-really-weres of history…. I cast my vote for Eleanor vs. Ike.”
—Ellen Feldman, author of Lucy
“A great read, full of drama and intrigue. Even more fascinating, as Gerber tells the story, is that it very well could have taken place.”
—Norman Adler, political consultant
“A terrific political yarn, full of intrigue, excitement and suspense…. The very plausibility of [Eleanor Roosevelt’s] candidacy is what kept me turning the pages to see if she would beat Eisenhower!”
—House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland
“Gerber’s fascinating and inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt is a presidential candidate with a complicated love life. I could hardly put the book down as Eleanor’s ‘What if?’ political campaign raced toward election day.”
—Dee Dee Myers, former White House Press Secretary