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It's up to the Women by Eleanor. Roosevelt (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPublic Affairs
ISBN-101568585942
ISBN-139781568585949
eBay Product ID (ePID)229053109
Product Key Features
Book TitleIt's Up to the Women
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Feminism & Feminist Theory, Women's Studies
Publication Year2017
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorEleanor. Roosevelt
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"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, "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, "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, "Whatever the topic, Roosevelt's advice is insistently practical... wholesome and heartening."-- Kirkus Reviews, " 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
Synopsis"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.
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- 20 Jan, 2021
Good bargain
Excellent condition and price for a used book, not a single tear or mark on it. As far as content, it’s not particularly deep reading, it’s fairly general advice on taking responsibility for oneself, but Eleanor Roosevelt writes so thoughtfully and respectfully that even the parts I disagree with or that have not aged well have a benign sense of good intentions.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Dec, 2019
Good stuff
I just love eleanorVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
