Let Us March On, Shara Moon
Let Us March On, Shara Moon
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Let Us March On
A Novel

Author: Shara Moon

Narrator: Karen Chilton

Unabridged: 9 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2025

Synopsis

Devoted wife, White House maid, reluctant activist…A stirring novel inspired by the life of an unsung heroine, and real-life crusader, Lizzie McDuffie, who as a maid in FDR’s White House spearheaded the Civil Rights movement of her time.I’m just a college-educated Southerner with a passion for books. My husband says I’m too bold, too sharp, too unrelenting. Others say I helped spearhead the Civil Rights movement of our time. President Roosevelt says I’m too spunky and spirited for my own good.Who am I?I am Elizabeth “Lizzie” McDuffie.  And this is my story…When Lizzie McDuffie, maid to Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt, boldly proclaimed herself FDR’s “Secretary-On-Colored-People’s-Affairs,” she became more than just a maid—she became the President’s eyes and ears into the Black community. After joining the White House to work alongside her husband, FDR’s personal valet, Lizzie managed to become completely indispensable to the Roosevelt family. Never shy about pointing out injustices, she advocated for the needs and rights of her fellow African Americans when those in the White House blocked access to the President.Following the life of Lizzie McDuffie throughout her time in the White House as she championed the rights of everyday Americans and provided access to the most powerful man in the country, Let Us March On looks at the unsung and courageous crusader who is finally getting the recognition she so richly deserves.

About Shara Moon

Shara Moon is a first-generation Haitian American writer and amateur historian who enjoys exploring Black world history. She is a former college writing instructor with degrees from the University of Central Florida and the City College of New York. Let Us March On is her debut historical fiction novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah (sarahs_shelves_sc) on February 03, 2025

I enjoyed this historical fiction read and was fascinated by the true story of Elizabeth McDuffie, a maid in FDR's White House. McDuffie may have started as a maid, but she quickly became indispensable to FDR, acting as a voice for the Black community. Citizens would write letters to her, and she wo......more

Goodreads review by Ashlyn on February 15, 2025

Well this book really wasn’t for me. This was very heavily political. Yes, it focused on FDR and black rights and a lot of different things like that; however, the story itself just wasn’t for me. If I had actually read what the book was about before going into it, I probably wouldn’t have picked it......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on March 29, 2025

A bright and inspiring debut novel for this author. Having recently read “Becoming Madame Secretary”, by a different author, but also about a strong woman who worked alongside FDR during his presidency, this was a great parallel. Lizzie McDuffie is a colored woman who follows her husband “Mac” to th......more

Goodreads review by The Page Ladies on October 25, 2024

This was an interesting and entertaining read! It's always fun to read a book about a real person and to learn something new and more!I hadn't heard of Elizabeth McDuffie a White House maid, who rose to become a fearless Civil Rights advocate but she was a passionate, courageous and strong woman! Th......more

Goodreads review by Ciera on January 27, 2025

Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for this ARC! Starting this on MLK Jr Day was special. A timely book for today, this reminded me of how history repeats itself. We watch the FDR four term presidency through the eyes of White House maid Lizzie McDuffie. FDR was president during WW2 and was resp......more

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