You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling LifeFrom a former first lady and civil rights activist, “a frank and practical book which . . . will be a source of comfort and inspiration to her many admirers” –Kirkus Reviews 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—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 • Fear—the Great Enemy • The Uses of Time • The Difficult Art of Maturity • Readjustment is Endless • Learning to Be Useful• The Right to Be an Individual • How to Get the Best Out of People •Facing Responsibility • How Everyone Can Take Part in Politics • Learning to Be a Public Servant The First Lady’s illuminating manual is a window into Eleanor Roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era. |
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... discover what I have learned by living. When one attempts to set down in bald words any answers one has found to life problems, there is a great risk of appearing to think that one's answer is either the only one or the best one. This ...
... discover what I have learned by living. When one attempts to set down in bald words any answers one has found to life problems, there is a great risk of appearing to think that one's answer is either the only one or the best one. This ...
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... discover that in the thing which I greatly enjoyed, the acquiring of languages, Latin was of positive help. I had studied in private classes until I was sent abroad for three years of English and French education. On the whole it was ...
... discover that in the thing which I greatly enjoyed, the acquiring of languages, Latin was of positive help. I had studied in private classes until I was sent abroad for three years of English and French education. On the whole it was ...
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... discovering that our chosen confidant is giving us only divided attention , or frankly thinking of something else , or waiting to get in a word about some problem of his or her own . But you could talk to my aunt , knowing she really ...
... discovering that our chosen confidant is giving us only divided attention , or frankly thinking of something else , or waiting to get in a word about some problem of his or her own . But you could talk to my aunt , knowing she really ...
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