On My Own is a memoir written by Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States. The book chronicles her life after the death of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and her journey of self-discovery as she navigates her new role as a single woman. In the book, Roosevelt shares her experiences as a diplomat, activist, and public figure, as well as her personal struggles with grief, loneliness, and insecurity. She reflects on her relationship with her husband, their shared political beliefs, and the ...
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On My Own is a memoir written by Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States. The book chronicles her life after the death of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and her journey of self-discovery as she navigates her new role as a single woman. In the book, Roosevelt shares her experiences as a diplomat, activist, and public figure, as well as her personal struggles with grief, loneliness, and insecurity. She reflects on her relationship with her husband, their shared political beliefs, and the impact of his death on her life and career. Throughout the memoir, Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of independence, self-reliance, and perseverance, and encourages readers to find their own paths in life. She also discusses her involvement in various social and political causes, including civil rights, women's rights, and international peace. On My Own offers a unique perspective on the life of one of America's most influential women, and provides insight into the personal and political challenges she faced during a pivotal moment in history.The Story Of Her Life After April, 1945, Her Family, Friends, Campaign Work, Service In Humanitarian And International Causes. Includes Photographs, Anecdotes, Personal Assessments, And Describes In Intimate Detail The Problems She Had To Solve After Her Husband's Death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good. Publisher: Dell Publishing Company, Inc. Date of Publication: 1959Binding: PaperbackEdition: Possible First PaperbackCondition: F86, $0.50. Clean, unmarked, age-toned pages. Cover photos of Mrs. Roosevelt. Cover is worn with rubbing, chipping, creases, and edge wear. "...The thirteen years since the death of F. D. R. "
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Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible-Acceptable. Book Good. No dust jacket. Owner's name on endpage. Uncut pages. Gilt lettering on spine. Shelf cocked. Shelf worn. Sunned on cover. Rubbed and stained on cover. Shelf worn. Shelf cocked. Toned on endpage and pastedown. (history, united states, eleanor roosevelt)
