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Summary: Eleanor shines again in this work
Review: Her insights in a chronological order. Sounds boring, right? Not the case at all. The editor, Don Wigal, has done a masterful job of bringing this woman to life once more (are you listening, Hilary?) in a wonderful and flowing way.For those who might not remember the era, Don paints a large backdrop for you so that everyone can appreciate the timely, and in many instances timeless, insights and the very, very forward thinking of this woman. There are any number of books 'out there' that quote others. This one is different because it touches in such a special way. I cannot, for the life of me, imagine anyone who would close this book and not be touched and changed. How much do I appreciate this work? I have moved from my first copy to nine additional ones to share with others. And now my wife is composing a list of others with whom this needs to be shared. This is not a novel; these are reflective selections. Reflect and marvel (for some of us once again) at the wisdom of Eleanor.
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Summary: Eleanor shines again in this work
Review: Her insights in a chronological order. Sounds boring, right? Not the case at all. The editor, Don Wigal, has done a masterful job of bringing this woman to life once more (are you listening, Hilary?) in a wonderful and flowing way. For those who might not remember the era, Don paints a large backdrop for you so that everyone can appreciate the timely, and in many instances timeless, insights and the very, very forward thinking of this woman. There are any number of books 'out there' that quote others. This one is different because it touches in such a special way. I cannot, for the life of me, imagine anyone who would close this book and not be touched and changed. How much do I appreciate this work? I have moved from my first copy to nine additional ones to share with others. And now my wife is composing a list of others with whom this needs to be shared. This is not a novel; these are reflective selections. Reflect and marvel (for some of us once again) at the wisdom of Eleanor.
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Summary: A First Ladies' Pearls
Review: The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the mother of six children, Eleanor Roosevelt traveled widely, wrote a daily newspaper coloumn, had her own radio show and was an indefatigable worker for a wide range of social causes. It hardly seems credible that it took more than half a century for a book of this type to be written and published. The Wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt is filled with the First Ladies' pithy comments and
and useful advice. From start to finish, it's a rewarding read.
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Summary: Eleanor Roosevelt:: In Her Own Words
Review: Whether you're a fan of Eleanor Roosevelt's or not, this fascinating book tells you much aboutthe history of the times as well as the life of this remarkable First Lady who was probably the most important American Woman of the 20th Century. "The Wisdom Of Eleanor Roosevelt" has much to recommend it: it's a moving portrait presented in a completely non-judgemental way, and it is also an major work of research. Easily readable, it offers new insights into Eleanor Roosevelt the person and the political figure.
I would welcome a companion piece on Franklin Delano Roosevlet, and hopeone will soon be available.
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