Biography of eleanor roosevelt pdf reader

It is the beginning of 1933.  The Great Depression has changed lives across America and shows no signs of easing.  Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the President-elect, already has a busy life but, in advance of her husband’s March inauguration, adds one more thing to her to-do list: write a book.  Which is how we came to have It’s Up to the Women, a strange mix of high ideals and practical tips that was indulgently reviewed on its publication but remains a fascinating piece of social history.

Roosevelt begins by stating what she knows to be true: “we are going through a great crisis in this country and […] the women have a big part to play if we are coming through it successfully.”  The great challenge facing the country must be faced by all of its citizens and Roosevelt wants women to stand up in every corner, whether it be the home, the office, or the factory floor.

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