{"product_id":"the-moral-basis-of-democracy-9781504036436","title":"The Moral Basis of Democracy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wartime manifesto on the moral obligations of democratic citizens from the most influential first lady in American history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With the threat of the Third Reich looming, Eleanor Roosevelt employs the history of human rights to establish the idea that at the core of democracy is a spiritual responsibility to other citizens. Roosevelt then calls on all Americans, especially the youth, to prioritize the well-being of others and have faith that their fellow citizens will protect them in return. She defines this trust between people as a trait of true democracy.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Roosevelt advances an optimistic model for the democracy of the future, and although we’ve taken some steps in the direction of her vision, it’s still a long way from reality. The issues first addressed in this 1940 essay—namely financial inequality and racial discrimination—are sadly still relevant today, as bigotry continues to undermine our national unity.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Her first publication as first lady, \u003ci\u003eThe Moral Basis of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e is an honest and heartfelt call for all Americans to choose love and faith over hatred and fear. Roosevelt takes an inspiring stance in defense of democracy, progress, and morality; the wisdom imparted here is timeless, and a must-read for every American.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This edition features a foreword by Rev. Carol Howard Merritt, an introduction by Roosevelt historian Allida Black, PhD, and an illustrated biography of Eleanor Roosevelt including images from the author’s estate.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138297135447,"sku":"9781504036436","price":12.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781504036436.jpg?v=1751918791","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-moral-basis-of-democracy-9781504036436","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}