At once a heart-wrenching personal narrative and a unique historical document, The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt is the ultimate example of the personal as political. Eleanor Roosevelt stands as one of the world¿s greatest humanitarians, having dedicated her remarkable life to the liberty and equality of all people. In this sincere and frank self-portrait she recounts her childhood ¿ marked by the death of her mother and separation from the rest of her family at age seven ¿ her marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt; and the challenges of motherhood, including the tragic death of her second son, all of which occurred before her twenty-fifth birthday. It wasn¿t till her thirties that Eleanor Roosevelt began the life for which she is known. A committed supporter of women¿s suffrage, architect of the welfare state, leader of the UN Commission on Human Rights and author of the Declaration of Human Rights, as well as being a prolific writer, diplomat, visionary, pacifist and committed socia
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<b>Available again in time for election season, Eleanor Roosevelt''s most important book—a battle cry for civil rights<br></b><br>As relevant and influential now as it was when first published in 1963, <i>Tomorrow...
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<p><strong>From one of the world’s most celebrated and admired public figures, a wise and intimate book on how to get the most of out life.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Courage is more exhilarating than fear...
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"Eleanor Roosevelt never wanted her husband to run for president. When he won, she . . . went on a national tour to crusade on behalf of women. She wrote a regular newspaper column. She became a champion of women''s rights and of civil...
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The riveting story of the most influential First Lady in American history shows young readers how Roosevelt evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Includes a timeline, Index, and many historic photographs.
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