In Becoming Madam, author Stephanie Dray has written a page-turning treasure and tribute to a courageous woman, Frances Perkins. Perkins was the first woman member of the U.S. cabinet and was the longest-serving Secretary of Labor under President Franklin Roseevelt. Without fanfare and despite powerful opposition, she helped save the lives of countless Jewish refugees fleeting Nazi Germany. Her commitment to social justice and labor rights aligned with Jewish values of tikkun olam. This book will be reviewed by Marlene Rubin.
