The definite global collective post on women empowerment
Paul Lalley, Connecticut, USA
Hi, All,
I just finished reading a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Russell Freedman. It was selected as a Newbery Honor Book by the American Library Association.
Mrs. Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt, was empowered by her wisdom, grace and her warmth. She worked tirelessly for decades to improve the world, and with great success. She met with powerful leaders and was, in fact, a world leader in her own right.
She fought for civil rights when discrimination was still law in parts of the U.S. She was a special envoy for peace while working at the United Nations. Though she came from a privileged background, her life was spent helping those who most needed help. That's what makes women powerful - what makes women empowered - the drive to make the world a better place.
As I was reading about her trips abroad to promote peace after World War II, I kept thinking how different the world would be if women ran governments at all levels. I think we'd see a more compassionate world, a less violent world and a more loving world.
She was a remarkable woman who led a difficult life, yet overcame her own personal insecurities to travel the world helping make it a better place.
That's true empowerment.
Best to all my friends in Wayanad.
Paul
Editor`s note:
This post, originally a comment for our "Oh Woman" global post series deserves better attention and it was decided by the students` editorial desk to republish as a regular post. Special thanks to our good friend Paul Lalley (http://www.webwordslinger.com/ ) from CT.
Paul Lalley, Connecticut, USA
Hi, All,
I just finished reading a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Russell Freedman. It was selected as a Newbery Honor Book by the American Library Association.
Mrs. Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt, was empowered by her wisdom, grace and her warmth. She worked tirelessly for decades to improve the world, and with great success. She met with powerful leaders and was, in fact, a world leader in her own right.
She fought for civil rights when discrimination was still law in parts of the U.S. She was a special envoy for peace while working at the United Nations. Though she came from a privileged background, her life was spent helping those who most needed help. That's what makes women powerful - what makes women empowered - the drive to make the world a better place.
As I was reading about her trips abroad to promote peace after World War II, I kept thinking how different the world would be if women ran governments at all levels. I think we'd see a more compassionate world, a less violent world and a more loving world.
She was a remarkable woman who led a difficult life, yet overcame her own personal insecurities to travel the world helping make it a better place.
That's true empowerment.
Best to all my friends in Wayanad.
Paul
Editor`s note:
This post, originally a comment for our "Oh Woman" global post series deserves better attention and it was decided by the students` editorial desk to republish as a regular post. Special thanks to our good friend Paul Lalley (http://www.webwordslinger.com/ ) from CT.
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