The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

By Eleanor Roosevelt

- New, UK edition of the autobiography of one of the world's most respected female public figures;
- A visionary life, published at a time when her views on pacifism, anti-facism, welfare, women's rights and internationalism seem particularly urgent;- A unique historical document for those with an interest in 20th century history, feminism and women's suffrage, humanitarianism and international diplomacy;- A fascinating interweaving of personal and public history, perhaps the ultimate example of the personal as political.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Release date: Oct 15, 2018
• ISBN: 9781786994486

Eleanor Roosevelt

<p>Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. She married Franklin Delano Roosevelt on March 17, 1905, and was the mother of six children. She became First Lady on March 4, 1933, and went on to serve as Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly and Representative to the Commission on Human Rights under Harry S. Truman, and chairwoman of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women under John F. Kennedy. She died on November 7, 1962, at the age of seventy-eight.</p>

Reviews for The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

[lgaikwad_4 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I didn't give this book 5 stars due to its entertainment value or writing style, but for its articulation of her values, trajectory of her personal growth, information, and inspiration. I'm glad I listened to her speak in her own voice before reading anyone else's perspective on her life and thoughts.

[nicky_too_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Eleanor Roosevelt had a very nice writing style. Her autobiography is very easy to read and quite insightful.I think she was proof that wisdom does come with age. For the time she must have been quite something. She was definitely a woman with an opinion. Reading about all her travels I also find interesting. I like the fact she is quite down to earth and to the point about everything that's included in this book.However, once again I picked up a book about (and this time also by) and American and the anti-communist thing is getting sooooo old. Thankfully we have history after her death to prover her ideas wrong. Also the view of America as world leader is even older and boring! Again, history is proving her wrong.Besides those two things I find this book very interesting and it gives a nice view of the times and her personal development.

[galtj_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

What a fascinating woman and what a dry, boring book! I must find a biography of Eleanor!

[mahallett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

the best of my lifea great life. many things about frankie and her kids left out but she can do that.

[marketing firstoutbound · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

it is good great best better amazing beatiful nice wonderfull