This book serves as a loud and vibrant call to action to a generation of Americans to take charge of the opportunities they've received to improve the world for all. I can't help but think, though, that Eleanor Roosevelt glosses over some portions of history which contradict her optimistic outlook (the quote on England giving its colonies freedom, for instance).

I agree with her message overall, especially her calls to improve education and fully involve women in all aspects of this country's business, though looking back on this book fifty years later, I can't help but wonder how she would feel about a government which seems to be so afraid of (or apathetic of) and antagonistic towards its youth. Still, a refreshing perspective on the potential of the American people. Absolutely worth reading.