A candid and insightful look at an era and a life through the eyes of one of the most remarkable Americans of the twentieth century, First Lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt....

You Learn by Living is a volume of enduring common sense ideas and heartfelt values. Offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor Roosevelt takes listeners on a path to compassion, confidence, maturity, civic stewardship, and more. Her keys to a fulfilling life? Listen for more....

In 1941, Eleanor Roosevelt embarked on a new career as an advice columnist. When Ladies Home Journal offered her an advice column, she embraced it as yet another way for her to connect with the public. “If You Ask Me” quickly became a lifeline for Americans of all ages....

"Eleanor Roosevelt never wanted her husband to run for president. When he won, she...went on a national tour to crusade on behalf of women. She wrote a regular newspaper column. She became a champion of women's rights and of civil rights. And she decided to write a book".... 

With the threat of the Third Reich looming, Eleanor Roosevelt employs the history of human rights to establish the idea that at the core of democracy is a spiritual responsibility to other citizens. Roosevelt then calls on all Americans, especially the youth, to prioritize the well-being of others....