In Scorpions for Breakfast; Jan Brewer; America’s toughest governor and one of the most popular conservative political figures in the nation today; proudly defends her embattled state of Arizona and challenges President Obama to do his job and keep our border safe. Unfairly tarred by liberal critics as a state comprised of racist rednecks; Arizona is on the front lines in the battle against illegal immigration—and the courageous stand of its leader; a national hero who’s been called so tough that she “eats scorpions for breakfast;†will educate and inspire Americans from coast to coast.
#16722 in Books Eleanor Roosevelt 2011-04-26 2011-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .50 x 5.31l; .39 #File Name: 0062061577224 pagesYou Learn by Living Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyable and InsightfulBy Colleen FilakFifty years later; many of the insights imparted by Eleanor Roosevelt are still relevant today. The writing is a bit formal and reflects the style of the day; as well as the author's personal style. Overall; I enjoyed the candid and thoughtful recommendations of this smart; funny; hardworking woman.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Kindly Common Sense and MoreBy margaretProbably one of the most famous First Ladies; Eleanor Roosevelt will be best known for re-defining the role and expectations of all subsequent USA presidents' wives. However she also made her own independent contribution particularly after the death of her husband; President Franklin D Roosevelt; not the least of which was in the workings of the United Nations Organisation. Gossip about her relationship with her husband and others aside; she was a remarkable woman. Perhaps more than many; she paved the way for the development and empowering of women in the later 20th centuryThis book was written; she says; in reponse to many questions asked by women over the years; and as such it is partly a warm; delightful; sensible series of chapters written by a universal Grandmother to her beloved grandchildren. It is more than that; though. Although the tenor of this book is telling people how to teach their children those things they need to know; she brings most of her lessons out of her public life. Taking responsibility; working with others;being useful to the community; and respecting and expressing one's own individuality; all these are things needed outside the home; and in many respects; she was ahead of her time. (there is a delightful description of how she makes conversation at dinner with someone who is totally monosyllabic; and she acknowledges that even that may fail; in which case there is nothing more that you can do!)The style could be seen as somewhat dated - women's magazines have featured many such advice articles over the years; but the depth and the wisdom contained in these pages makes it a book worth having; and the voice of the writer is totally authentic. She wrote as she spoke. Perhaps we wouldn't do things in quite this way these days; but her principles and the attitudes expressed are timeless.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Timeless Wisdom!By LuluWe all think at some point in our life that we exist in unique times; that "we know" better than those who came before us. This book impressed on me that every generation experiences many similarities in our lives. I also learned that progress is a slow process which requires every person's participation to make happen. I have a much deeper appreciation to those trying to make the world better before they leave earth and I hope I can be half as great in attempting to do my part.
