<p><b>Experience the timeless wit and wisdom of Eleanor Roosevelt in this annotated collection of candid advice columns that she wrote for more than twenty years.</b></p><p>In 1941 Eleanor Roosevelt embarked on a new career as an advice columnist. She had already transformed the role of first lady with her regular press conferences her activism on behalf of women minorities and youth her lecture tours and her syndicated newspaper column. When <i>Ladies Home Journal</i> 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.</p><p>Over the twenty years that Eleanor wrote her advice column no question was too trivial and no topic was out of bounds. Practical warm-hearted and often witty Eleanor's answers were so forthright her editors included a disclaimer that her views were not necessarily those of the magazines or the Roosevelt administration. Asked for example if she had any Republican friends she replied 'I hope so.' Queried about whether or when she would retire she said 'I never plan ahead.' As for the suggestion that federal or state governments build public bomb shelters she considered the idea 'nonsense.' Covering a wide variety of topics—everything from war peace and politics to love marriage religion and popular culture—these columns reveal Eleanor Roosevelt's warmth humanity and timeless relevance.</p>
