It's Up to the Women
By Eleanor Roosevelt
Introduction by Jill Lepore
Read by Suzanne Toren
Unabridged
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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781478973881
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ISBN: 9781478973850
| Runtime: | 5.22 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
In this timeless account from Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady shares her advice for hardworking women as they make their mark on an ever-changing America."Eleanor Roosevelt never wanted her husband to run for president. When he won, she . . . went on a national tour to crusade on behalf of women. She wrote a regular newspaper column. She became a champion of women's rights and of civil rights. And she decided to write a book." -- Jill Lepore, from the Introduction
"Women, whether subtly or vociferously, have always been a tremendous power in the destiny of the world," Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in It's Up to the Women, her book of advice to women of all ages on every aspect of life. Written at the height of the Great Depression, she called on women particularly to do their part -- cutting costs where needed, spending reasonably, and taking personal responsibility for keeping the economy going.
Whether it's the recommendation that working women take time for themselves in order to fully enjoy time spent with their families, recipes for cheap but wholesome home-cooked meals, or America's obligation to women as they take a leading role in the new social order, many of the opinions expressed here are as fresh as if they were written today.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“The foundational message rings as loudly as it did nearly a century ago: that women ‘have always been a tremendous power in the destiny of the world.” —New York Times Book Review
“Roosevelt writes passionately about work-life balance—among dozens of other push/pull matters of the heart and mind. Her book is a reminder of how long we’ve been grappling with equality, justice, and social responsibility.” —Chicago Tribune
“Whatever the topic, Roosevelt’s advice is insistently practical… wholesome and heartening.” —Kirkus Reviews
“In l933, Eleanor Roosevelt launched her first book to galvanize an urgent movement for democracy, peace, and freedom. As fascism threatened the world, she believed women’s activism would save the future…This book, bold and vividly written, is needed NOW!" —Blanche Wiesen Cook, distinguished professor of history at John Jay College
“Eight decades after the Great Depression, American women are facing yet another test of courage and ingenuity. Eleanor Roosevelt’s advice to women living through the world’s greatest economic crisis remains relevant, comforting, and, for all of its practicality, profoundly inspiring." —Amanda Foreman, New York Times bestselling author
Eight decades after the Great Depression, American women are facing yet another test of courage and ingenuity. Eleanor Roosevelt's advice to women living through the world's greatest economic crisis remains relevant, comforting, and, for all of its practicality, profoundly inspiring. —Amanda Foreman, bestselling author of Georgiana and A World On Fire
In l933, Eleanor Roosvelt launched her first book to galvanize an urgent movement for democracy, peace and freedom. As fascism threatened the world, she believed women's activism would save the future... This book, bold and vividly written, is needed NOW! —Blanche Wiesen Cook, Distinguished Professor of History at John Jay College and author of a prize-winning three-volume biography of Eleanor Roosevelt
It's Up to the Women challenges us anew to foster community, adhere to the highest standards of ethics, raise fearless children with a concern for the world, and embrace and act on the notion that it is 'the attitude of women towards changes in society [that] is going to determine to a great extent our future in this country.' Inspiration for the work ahead is found here, in wise advice for women in the 1930s. —Julia Stasch, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
This must-read primer by America's greatest first lady is so much more than quaint, decades-old history. [It's Up to the Women] powerfully reminds us of how much women have achieved since Eleanor's time-and how much more must be done to secure the level playing field she advocated. Ably reintroduced by the brilliant Jill Lepore, this book is as timely now as when it first appeared in the depths of the Depression.. . . What Eleanor advised women then remains truer than ever today: our mission will only be fulfilled when 'we can say we never saw a wrong without trying to right it.' —Jennifer J. Raab, President, Hunter College and founder of Roosevelt House at Hunter
Whatever the topic, Roosevelt's advice is insistently practical... wholesome and heartening. —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Eleanor Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) was the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the mother their six children. She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from March 1933 to April 1945. She made Gallup's list of “People that Americans Most Widely Admired in the 20th Century,” and Time's “The 25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century.” She also served as delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, 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.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 5.22 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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