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. now back in print, You Learn by Living is a powerful volume of enduring commonsense ideas and heartfelt values. offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor 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 informed by her personal experiences as a daughter, wife, parent, and diplomat, this book is a window into eleanor roosevelt herself and a trove of timeless wisdom that resonates in any era.