{"product_id":"the-quotable-eleanor-roosevelt-paperback","title":"The Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichele Wehrwein Albion\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Clearly the definitive book of Eleanor Roosevelt quotes. Albion does excellent work weeding out all the apocryphal quotes so often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, giving us only the real thing.\"--Christy Regenhardt, associate editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Eleanor Roosevelt remains a compelling and interesting person, and these quotes give her greater voice.\"--Kenneth Bindas, author of \u003ci\u003eRemembering the Great Depression in the Rural South \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn in the late 1800s to one of the wealthiest families in New York City, Eleanor Roosevelt seemed destined for a traditional woman's role within a sedate Victorian life. Instead, she married her fifth cousin and was flung into the highest levels of American politics, culminating in Franklin's unprecedented four-term presidency. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile previous first ladies refrained from public discussion of their personal views, Eleanor's bold opinions on political, social, and racial issues took many by surprise. She held press conferences and wrote a syndicated column. She spoke at national conventions, granted interviews, and often made appearances on her husband's behalf. Her own influence lasted years beyond his death. She advocated for human rights, worked with the United Nations, and supported what later became the civil rights movement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fascinating quotes in this collection are the words of an articulate, honest, and thoughtful woman. Of war, she said, \"I hope the day will come when all that inventing and mechanical genius will be used for other purposes.\" At a time when racism prevailed, Eleanor said, \"We must be proud of every one of our citizens, for regardless of nationality, or race, every one contributes to the welfare and culture of the nation.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized by topic--government, money, art, education, class, relationships, emotions--these quotations reveal the personal thoughts Roosevelt shared in letters and conversations alongside the strong opinions she expressed in speeches and interviews, giving evidence to her character and her beliefs. Her words continue to resonate today. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichele Wehrwein Albion\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer based in New Hampshire. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Florida Life of Thomas Edison\u003c\/i\u003e and the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Quotable Edison \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Quotable Henry Ford\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47409501601970,"sku":"9780813068831","price":23.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/500f728be18e160921475d76071685d2.webp?v=1778267170","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-quotable-eleanor-roosevelt-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}