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The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor’s comprehensive life story, from shy childhood to global human rights champion, chronicling her transformation during FDR’s presidency and her post-White House work, including her role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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“Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

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Topics: Life Curiosity

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“The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give.”
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• Title: The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

• Author: Eleanor Roosevelt

• Type: Book

• Publisher: Harper & Brothers

• Publication time: 1961

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