From 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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