The Wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt

Citadel Press/Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2003 - History - 200 pages

Hailed as the 'First Lady of the World' by Harry S. Truman, Eleanor Roosevelt was one of America's great reforming leaders who changed national policy toward youths, blacks, women, the poor and the United Nations. The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was one of the most active First Ladies as well as an esteemed public figure in her own right. Gathered here are quotations from her speeches, writings and interviews, conveying the indomitable spirit and passion of this woman who remains an inspiration to leaders of civil and women's rights movements around the world.

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Mrs. Roosevelt and I have a lot in common. I found myself nodding as I read through many of these quotes. I wish the quotes had been more in context instead of just one or two sentence excerpts. But I ... Read full review

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About the author (2003)

Wigal holds degrees in music, adult education, and liturgical theology, all of which he has taught at universities, along with Gregorian chant and film education. He also has certification from the Institute for Spiritual Theology and from the University of the City of New York.

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Title	The Wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt Philosophical library Wisdom Library
Author	Eleanor Roosevelt
Editor	Donald Wigal
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Citadel Press/Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2003
ISBN	0806524782, 9780806524788
Length	200 pages
Subjects	History › United States › General History / United States / General

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