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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 in a limited Olive Edition. One of the most beloved figures of the twentieth century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role…

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1 author picked You Learn by Living as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Eleanor Roosevelt’s wisdom is both practical and profound.

This book is full of life lessons I use every day. Her examples of how she handled difficulties and difficult people while balancing family and friends and leadership are inspiring to me as a woman. Her approach to lifelong learning and being fully human is one I think can benefit everyone to improve themselves personally and professionally. 

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