Título: The Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt
Autor: Michele Wehrwein Albion
Sinopse: “Clearly the definitive book of Eleanor Roosevelt quotes. Albion does excellent work weeding out all the apocryphal quotes so often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, giving us only the real thing.”—Christy Regenhardt, associate editor of The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, Volume 2
“Eleanor Roosevelt remains a compelling and interesting person, and these quotes give her greater voice.”—Kenneth Bindas, author of Remembering the Great Depression in the Rural South
Born in the late 1800s to one of the wealthiest families in New York City, Eleanor Roosevelt seemed destined for a traditional woman’s role within a sedate Victorian life. Instead, she married her fifth cousin and was flung into the highest levels of American politics, culminating in Franklin’s unprecedented four-term presidency.
While previous first ladies refrained from public discussion of their personal views, Eleanor’s bold opinions on political, social, and racial issues took many by surprise. She held press conferences and wrote a syndicated column. She spoke at national conventions, granted interviews, and often made appearances on her husband’s behalf. Her own influence lasted years beyond his death. She advocated for human rights, worked with the United Nations, and supported what later became the civil rights movement.
The fascinating quotes in this collection are the words of an articulate, honest, and thoughtful woman. Of war, she said, “I hope the day will come when all that inventing and mechanical genius will be used for other purposes.” At a time when racism prevailed, Eleanor said, “We must be proud of every one of our citizens, for regardless of nationality, or race, every one contributes to the welfare and culture of the nation.”
Organized by topic—government, money, art, education, class, relationships, emotions—these quotations reveal the personal thoughts Roosevelt shared in letters and conversations alongside the strong opinions she expressed in speeches and interviews, giving evidence to her character and her beliefs. Her words continue to resonate today.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “The Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt”, de Michele Wehrwein Albion, publicado pela editora University Press of Florida, em 2022 e com 272 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: University Press of Florida
Páginas: 272
Ano: 2022
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0813068835
ISBN13: 9780813068831
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora University Press of Florida costumam oferecer uma leitura que mescla rigor acadêmico com narrativas acessíveis, frequentemente ambientadas na história, cultura e ecossistemas da Flórida e regiões próximas. A experiência de leitura varia entre relatos detalhados de eventos históricos e estudos aprofundados sobre temas como a interação entre povos indígenas e afrodescendentes, ecologia local e tradições culturais. O tom pode ser tanto analítico quanto descritivo, com textos que equilibram contextos políticos, sociais e ambientais, sempre com atenção a detalhes que enriquecem a compreensão do leitor. O catálogo revela obras que transitam entre o mais narrativo, como relatos pessoais e memórias, e o mais informativo, como guias práticos e estudos científicos, oferecendo uma diversidade que atende a públicos variados interessados em história, meio ambiente e cultura regional.
