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The Autobiography Of Eleanor Roosevelt

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Da Capo Press, 1992 - Biography & Autobiography - 454 pages
The long and eventful life of Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) was full of rich experiences and courageous actions. The niece of Theodore Roosevelt, she married a distant relative and Columbia University law student named Franklin Delano Roosevelt; he gradually ascended throughout the world of New York politics to reach the U.S. presidency in 1932. Throughout his three terms, Eleanor Roosevelt was not only intimately involved in FDR’s personal and political life, but led women’s organizations and youth movements and fought for consumer welfare, civil rights, and improved housing. During World War II she traveled with her husband to meet leaders of many powerful nations; after his death in 1945 she worked as a UN delegate, chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, newspaper columnist, Democratic party activist, world-traveler, and diplomat. By the end of her life, Eleanor Roosevelt was recognized throughout the world for her fortitude and commitment to the ideals of liberty and human rights. Her autobiography constitutes a self-portrait no biography can match for its candor and liveliness, its wisdom, tolerance, and breadth of view—a self-portrait of one of the greatest American humanitarians of our time.

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User Review  - Victoria Grusing - Goodreads

There were many observations made by the author, that I wish could be heard by all in the USA. Although the book was finished in the early 1960's we seem to need some of her suggestions more now than we did then. Read full review

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User Review  - Bev - Goodreads

I have always admired Eleanor Roosevelt, not always agreed politically but felt she was wise. Found it a very uplifting and informative biography. Of course in an autobiography you only learn what the ... Read full review

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About the author (1992)

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884?1962), who was intimately involved in the political life of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, led women's organizations and youth movements and fought for consumer welfare, civil rights, and improved housing. Under her leadership, the United Nations approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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TitleThe Autobiography Of Eleanor Roosevelt
Quality Paperbacks Series
AuthorEleanor Roosevelt
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherDa Capo Press, 1992
ISBN030680476X, 9780306804762
Length454 pages
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Biography & Autobiography / Political
Biography & Autobiography / Women
  
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