Becoming Madam Secretary demonstrates how persistent, patient and effective Frances Perkins was in her personal and professional life and how it helped her navigate her way in government and to ultimately effect great change.

The book reads quickly and keeps the reader's …more attention. It starts at a challenging crossroad in Ms. Perkins life, and takes us back to her young adulthood and through her time as Secretary of Labor. Stephanie Dray conducted extensive research in preparing to write this book and it shows.

How interesting that everyone in America knows about Social Security, but few know about the architect and tireless woman is behind it. And it's only one of Francis Perkin's many accomplishments. (less)