My Day by Eleanor Roosevelt : The best of Eleanor Roosevelt’s acclaimed newspaper columns 1936-1962

Title: My Day by Eleanor Roosevelt : The best of Eleanor Roosevelt’s acclaimed newspaper columns 1936-1962

Editor:Emblidge, David

Publisher: MJF Books

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This collection is something to be devoured or savored, it really doesn’t matter. I am on my second read. As many people know, Eleanor Roosevelt is one of my favorite people in history. He writings and visions changed the world in ways other people only dreamed. Some historians credit Hillary Clinton as being the first First Lady that could change the president’s mind. While Hillary may have been the first one with her own office in the West Wing, Eleanor worked circles around her. This book provides the perfect mix of historical background to explain her columns and the columns. She wrote at least 500 words for each column, six days a week for 26 years. She wrote on all topics. She cared about human rights and people. She helped push the idea of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, which helped the war effort. While she admits, that her prose wasn’t perfect, she had a dedicated staff that helped her iron out the tough spots. It is a good read. While it isn’t the best source of information about her and her life, it gives you a detailed account of her articles and her dedication to her work. She often wrote these at the end of a face paced sixteen hour day. She had energy many of us only dream of.