Kindred Souls

The Friendship of Eleanor Roosevelt and David Gurewitsch

By: Edna P. Gurewitsch

Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne

For 15 years, Eleanor Roosevelt and her handsome doctor, David Gurewitsch, were friends, traveling, entertaining, and eventually buying a townhouse together in Manhattan. Their friendship has always intrigued historians, but not much is known about it. David kept detailed journals and took thousands of photos, but he never publicly discussed their time together.

For the first time, Edna Gurewitsch, David's wife, is opening up and revealing their story, and hers, after she married into their complicated relationship. Edna also gives a fresh, insider's look at Mrs. Roosevelt as she continued to influence world events, and the book is filled with passionate letters from Mrs. Roosevelt.

©2002 Edna P. Gurewitsch (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"With admiration for her subject, Gurewitsch has significantly expanded our understanding of the last years of the 20th century's great American woman." (Publishers Weekly)
"A passionate and complex connection between two gifted individuals in a sensitive and astute portrait of a 'rare and precious friendship'" (Booklist)
"A love story of rare quality: intelligent, wise, and, above all, generous in spirit and understanding." (Kirkus)

Never Knew.

Fascinating behind the scenes look at Mrs. Roosevelt last years. I never heard about the friendship between these two people. A real platonic love story.

interesting history!

the beginning was a bit dry, but I listened thru. great story! thank you for sharing

A Life Well Lived From a Loved One's Point of View

I had no idea of what to expect when I started listening to this wonderful story about one of the most beloved women of the 20th Century. Edna and David truly loved Mrs. Roosevelt. I think it was lovely the way they still referred to her as Mrs. Roosevelt which was a sign of deep respect even though she was so close to them. I'm also glad that in her later years she had a beautiful relationship with her children despite how strained it was when they were much younger. I can't recommend this book any more highly than I already have. I encourage anyone and everyone to listen to this book. I loved it.

I'm glad I listened to this one first

I knew almost nothing about Eleanor Roosevelt before listening, and I'm glad that this generous, friendly biography was the first I experienced rather than some of the darker more cynical works. A truly remarkable woman for any era or time in history, I came to admire Eleanor whole heartedly for her many fine qualities.

marvelous accounting of a moving history

Truly moving biography of a sincere and loving relationship. Gripping, til the very end. I appreciate Edna’s rich and thorough accounting of this piece of history. Dr. Gurewitsch was the type of doctor we all wish for. I’m saddened for his family, his patients and him, that his life was cut short. I was most interested and appreciative to know more about Eleanor Roosevelt’s personal life, quite a gift. Beautifully written.

Relationship I never knew ER had in her lifetime

This was published in 2002 however I did not find it until 2021. I did not know about Eleanor Roosevelt’s last years. This is a wonderful telling about a doctor patient friend relationship

A True Hero

I joined the many and fell in love with E.R. I would have love to been able to know her in person. Thank you for the intimate insight of her and D.G.'s friendship.

I highly recommend reading Kindred Souls!

What an interesting lady ER is.

I love learning something new. This book open up a whole new world of ER for me. Very inspiring to me to become a better person.

Wonderful Tribute to a Great Woman

Written from the unique viewpoint of her physician and close confidant of many years. Heartwarming!

Inspiring

If possible, please forward this review to Mrs Gurewitsch.
What a brave and loving woman to share this book and her experiences with the world. Thoroughly enjoyed the personal and intimate experience.
Thank you, so much!