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You Learn by Living

Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life

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By: Eleanor Roosevelt
Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
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From Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the world’s most celebrated and public figures, comes this wise and intimate book on how to get the most out of life - now available on audio.

One of the most beloved figures of the 20th century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. At the age of 76, Roosevelt penned this simple guide to living a fuller life. You Learn by Living is a powerful volume of enduring common sense ideas and heartfelt values. Offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor takes listeners 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 audiobook is a window into Eleanor Roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era.

©1960 Eleanor Roosevelt (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Americas Personal Development Personal Success Self-Esteem United States Roosevelt Family Inspiring

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I loved it. Vivienne’s voice was beautiful and calming and didn’t distract from the book as some tend to do. It was like I was listening to a book of wisdom and Eleanor acknowledging her privileges as she writes was also something that made me want to dive in more deeply. I want to give it another listen in the near future. Informative and a Great book!

It’s a book about common sense

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Un libro que en pleno 2020 te da lecciones totalmente atemporales. Te abre los ojos a la conducta humana y como, con pequeños cambios en nuestro comportamiento y constancia podemos tener un equilibrio y sacar mayor provecho del aprendizaje que nos dejan las experiencias propias y ajenas.

Atemporal

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my first book by E. Roosevelt; she's amazing. we could all learn from her!

great insights

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I read this book because I was a teacher and will soon again be teaching however in a much different environment.Ms. Roosevelt does a spectacular job of illustrating the ways in which people everywhere learn. Altouugh there was some parts of this book where it would be easy to dismiss her discussionsbased on the fact that she live in an elite section of society, her insights apply to all cultures as we are all human. All in all I found her considerations to be valid, no matter the year or student.

timeless

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Take the time to read AND reflect on the wealth of knowledge contained here. You won’t regret it.

A MUST READ!

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I started this book as i was interested in Eleanor Roosevelt figure, and found a set of clear thoughts and ideas which are worth discussing with ourselves and our ecosystems. Beautifully read. Thanks

Enlightening

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Excellent, timeless wisdom. Principles still fully apply today. Addresses historic times without taking away from the here and now- honoring traditions and changes in our system respectfully. Honoring wisdom of both family and individual and their responsibilities to themselves as well as that toward the community in which one lives and how it ultimately relates to the greater world. Should be required reading as a citizen of the country and our world. Compassionate, clear, yet discipline required of every individual to forge ahead to learn all we can as we contribute through our thoughts and actions to society.

Sj

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love her insight after reading of her life. her respect for individual freedom and character insight timeless

modern ben franklin

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Eleanor Roosevelt is one of my heroes. This book is like getting to sit down with her and talk about everything. It’s all her advice for anyone wanting to live a rich, meaningful life. She has such a good voice and clear understanding, and her integrity and own full life are present throughout these pages. Highly recommend!

Eleanor’s lifetime of wisdom in her own words

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Loved this book from start to finish. There was so much advice that I wish I would have had in my early years. Eleanor covered practically every facet in life. amazing.

Great advice

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