<div>From one of the world&#8217;s most celebrated and admired public figures, Eleanor Roosevelt, a collection of her most treasured sayings&#8212;the perfect gift for Mother&#8217;s Day, graduation, and a new generation of feminists.With a foreword by Speaker Nancy PelosiNo one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We&#8217;ve all heard this powerful Eleanor Roosevelt adage&#8212;it is, perhaps, one of her best known. A wise leader, she knew the power of words, and throughout her work as First Lady, a UN representative, and advocate for human rights, women, youth, minorities, and workers, she was a prolific writer and speaker. Eleanor&#8217;s wise words on government, race and ethnicity, freedom, democracy, economics, women and gender, faith, children, war, peace, and our everyday lives leap off the page in memorable quotations such as:&#183; One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes.&#183; Progress is rarely achieved by indifference.&#183; I am convinced that every effort must be made in childhood to teach the young to use their own minds. For one thing is sure: If they don&#8217;t make up their minds, someone will do it for them. &#183; Unless people are willing to face the unfamiliar they cannot be creative in any sense, for creativity always means the doing of the unfamiliar, the breaking of new ground.&#8230;and these are just a few. At this politically and culturally divided moment in our nation&#8217;s history, Eleanor Roosevelt&#8217;s quotes have an even deeper resonance&#8212;as moving and insightful as they are timely. What Are We For? is a celebration of a cultural icon, and a powerful reminder of Eleanor Roosevelt&#8217;s extraordinary contributions to our country, and the world. </div>

What Are We For?

<div>From one of the world&#8217;s most celebrated and admired public figures, a wise and intimate book on how to get the most of out life.Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each new thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.One of the most beloved figures of the twentieth century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. At the age of seventy-six, Roosevelt penned this simple guide to living a fuller life&#8212;a powerful volume of enduring commonsense ideas and heartfelt values. Offering her own philosophy on living, she takes readers on a path to compassion, confidence, maturity, civic stewardship, and more. Her keys to a fulfilling life?Learning to Learn &#8226; Fear&#8212;the Great Enemy &#8226; The Uses of Time &#8226; The Difficult Art of Maturity &#8226; Readjustment is Endless &#8226; Learning to Be Useful&#8226; The Right to Be an Individual &#8226; How to Get the Best Out of People &#8226;Facing Responsibility &#8226; How Everyone Can Take Part in Politics &#8226; Learning to Be a Public ServantA crucial precursor to better-living guides like Mark Nepo&#8217;s The Book of Awakening or Robert Pirsig&#8217;s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, as well as political memoirs such as John F. Kennedy&#8217;s Profiles in Courage, the First Lady&#8217;s illuminating manual is a window into Eleanor Roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era.</div>

You Learn by Living

<div>A wartime manifesto on the moral obligations of democratic citizens from the most influential first lady in American history. With the threat of the Third Reich looming, Eleanor Roosevelt employs the history of human rights to establish the idea that at the core of democracy is a spiritual responsibility to other citizens. Roosevelt then calls on all Americans, especially the youth, to prioritize the well-being of others and have faith that their fellow citizens will protect them in return. She defines this trust between people as a trait of true democracy. Roosevelt advances an optimistic model for the democracy of the future, and although we&rsquo;ve taken some steps in the direction of her vision, it&rsquo;s still a long way from reality. The issues first addressed in this 1940 essay&mdash;namely financial inequality and racial discrimination&mdash;are sadly still relevant today, as bigotry continues to undermine our national unity. Her first publication as first lady, The Moral Basis of Democracy is an honest and heartfelt call for all Americans to choose love and faith over hatred and fear. Roosevelt takes an inspiring stance in defense of democracy, progress, and morality; the wisdom imparted here is timeless, and a must-read for every American. This edition features a foreword by Rev. Carol Howard Merritt, an introduction by Roosevelt historian Allida Black, PhD, and an illustrated biography of Eleanor Roosevelt including images from the author&rsquo;s estate. </div>

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The Moral Basis of Democracy

<div>Eleanor Roosevelt&rsquo;s stirring call for peace in the face of rising fascism. We will have to want peace, want it enough to pay for it, pay for it in our own behavior and in material ways. In 1938, with fascist regimes gaining strength and global tensions on the rise, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt published a visionary plan for achieving world peace. This Troubled World offers a clear-eyed assessment of the political climate in the aftermath of World War I and a set of pragmatic proposals for avoiding global violence. Anticipating the United Nations by nearly a decade, Roosevelt calls for a new world court to replace the failed League of Nations. She speaks of the need to define aggressor nations and to establish a system of trade embargoes to punish wrongdoing. She also advocates for an international peacekeeping force to intervene where economic weapons are insufficient. Along with these proposals&mdash;which were in direct opposition to the policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt&rsquo;s administration&mdash;Mrs. Roosevelt concludes that world peace cannot be achieved with political machinery alone; it requires a popular commitment to tolerance and brotherly love. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. </div>

This Troubled World

<div>In an era of incivility, discover a timeless guide to good manners from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. &ldquo;The basis of all good human behavior is kindness,&rdquo; says Eleanor Roosevelt in this classic handbook, first published in 1962 as a &ldquo;modern book of etiquette for modern Americans.&rdquo; As a politician, diplomat, and activist, as well as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt knew that thoughtful, civil behavior was essential to peaceful, productive relationships. In this etiquette guide, she teaches that decorum is not about strict adherence to formal rules; it is about approaching all social situations with consideration for others. She advises, &ldquo;If ever you find yourself in a situation in which following a formal rule would be manifestly unkind, forget it, and be kind instead.&rdquo; Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Roosevelt covers a broad range of topics, including business dealings and family affairs, writing letters and receiving guests, and entertaining at home and traveling abroad. Beginning with the necessity of good manners between husband and wife, she considers the importance of courtesy in society at large and the role all Americans play as ambassadors of democracy while visiting foreign countries. In an era of incivility, Eleanor Roosevelt&rsquo;s Book of Common Sense Etiquette is more relevant than ever. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. </div>

Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette

<div>Three timeless books on the art of living gracefully&mdash;from a Renaissance philosopher, a beloved first lady, and the original matron of American manners. The Art of Worldly Wisdom: Seventeenth-century Spanish philosopher Baltasar Graci&aacute;n advises people of all walks of life on how to approach political, professional, and personal situations in a dog-eat-dog world. Comprised of three hundred pithy aphorisms, this influential work offers thought-provoking and accessible advice. Some subjects include &ldquo;Never Compete,&rdquo; &ldquo;The Art of Letting Things Alone,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Anticipate Injuries and Turn Them into Favors.&rdquo; Eleanor Roosevelt&rsquo;s Book of Common Sense Etiquette: As a politician, diplomat, activist, and first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt knew the importance of civility. In this etiquette guide, first published in 1962, she draws from her personal and professional experiences to cover a broad range of topics, from business dealings to family affairs, receiving guests, and traveling abroad. Emily Post&rsquo;s Etiquette: A popular phenomenon when it was first published in 1922, this guide established Emily Post as the undisputed authority on considerate behavior. Though updated editions have appeared over the years, this original text is both a fascinating window into American high society at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties and a timeless testament to the value of social grace.</div>

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What Are We For?

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The Moral Basis of Democracy

This Troubled World

Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette

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The Etiquette Collection

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