You Learn by Living

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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. now back in print, You Learn by Living is a powerful volume of enduring commonsense ideas and heartfelt values. offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor 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 informed by her personal experiences as a daughter, wife, parent, and diplomat, this book is a window into eleanor roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era.