You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling LifeHarper Collins, 2011 M04 26 - 228 páginas 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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... kind many children in the United States have. I did not realize that my mother had given me one thing that was going to be useful all the rest of my life. She had made me learn French before I learned English by the simple device of ...
... kind many children in the United States have. I did not realize that my mother had given me one thing that was going to be useful all the rest of my life. She had made me learn French before I learned English by the simple device of ...
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... the Highlands of Scotland! I could not stop him. He embellished his theme and pointed out in elaborate detail the virtues of this kind of cooking. Afterward he was rather surprised at the feeble applause that greeted his speech. I told.
... the Highlands of Scotland! I could not stop him. He embellished his theme and pointed out in elaborate detail the virtues of this kind of cooking. Afterward he was rather surprised at the feeble applause that greeted his speech. I told.
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... kind of defense in childhood. You get away from the realities. It makes you important to yourself. If used correctly, it makes it more possible for you later on to imagine what other people are like and what they think and feel. It ...
... kind of defense in childhood. You get away from the realities. It makes you important to yourself. If used correctly, it makes it more possible for you later on to imagine what other people are like and what they think and feel. It ...
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... kind of family life can go out into school or his business or profession much better prepared both to contribute and to absorb new impressions. This kind of education provides a constant sharpening of the child's awareness of his world ...
... kind of family life can go out into school or his business or profession much better prepared both to contribute and to absorb new impressions. This kind of education provides a constant sharpening of the child's awareness of his world ...
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You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life Eleanor Roosevelt Vista previa limitada - 2011 |
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