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The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances
Perkins, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and the
Minimum Wageby Kirstin Downey Synopses & Reviews “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 One of Franklin
Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the first female
secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the president’s
political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-
era programs that are today considered essential parts of the
country’s social safety network. Frances Perkins is no longer a
household name, yet she was one of the most influ