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The Defining Moment
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Author : Jonathan Alter
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2006-10-31
The Defining Moment written by Jonathan Alter and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-31 with History categories.
This is the story of a political miracle -- the perfect match of man and moment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in March of 1933 as America touched bottom. Banks were closing everywhere. Millions of people lost everything. The Great Depression had caused a national breakdown. With the craft of a master storyteller, Jonathan Alter brings us closer than ever before to the Roosevelt magic. Facing the gravest crisis since the Civil War, FDR used his cagey political instincts and ebullient temperament in the storied first Hundred Days of his presidency to pull off an astonishing conjuring act that lifted the country and saved both democracy and capitalism. Who was this man? To revive the nation when it felt so hopeless took an extraordinary display of optimism and self-confidence. Alter shows us how a snobbish and apparently lightweight young aristocrat was forged into an incandescent leader by his domineering mother; his independent wife; his eccentric top adviser, Louis Howe; and his ally-turned-bitter-rival, Al Smith, the Tammany Hall street fighter FDR had to vanquish to complete his preparation for the presidency. "Old Doc Roosevelt" had learned at Warm Springs, Georgia, how to lift others who suffered from polio, even if he could not cure their paralysis, or his own. He brought the same talents to a larger stage. Derided as weak and unprincipled by pundits, Governor Roosevelt was barely nominated for president in 1932. As president-elect, he escaped assassination in Miami by inches, then stiffed President Herbert Hoover's efforts to pull him into cooperating with him to deal with a terrifying crisis. In the most tumultuous and dramatic presidential transition in history, the entire banking structure came tumbling down just hours before FDR's legendary "only thing we have to fear is fear itself" Inaugural Address. In a major historical find, Alter unearths the draft of a radio speech in which Roosevelt considered enlisting a private army of American Legion veterans on his first day in office. He did not. Instead of circumventing Congress and becoming the dictator so many thought they needed, FDR used his stunning debut to experiment. He rescued banks, put men to work immediately, and revolutionized mass communications with pioneering press conferences and the first Fireside Chat. As he moved both right and left, Roosevelt's insistence on "action now" did little to cure the Depression, but he began to rewrite the nation's social contract and lay the groundwork for his most ambitious achievements, including Social Security. From one of America's most respected journalists, rich in insights and with fresh documentation and colorful detail, this thrilling story of presidential leadership -- of what government is for -- resonates through the events of today. It deepens our understanding of how Franklin Delano Roosevelt restored hope and transformed America. The Defining Moment will take its place among our most compelling works of political history.
Defining Moments
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Author : Joseph Badaracco
language : en
Publisher: H B S Press
Release Date : 1997
Defining Moments written by Joseph Badaracco and has been published by H B S Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Business & Economics categories.
"Defining moments," according to Badaracco, occur when managers face business problems that trigger difficult, deeply personal questions. In deciding how to act, managers reveal their inner values, test their commitment to those values, and ultimately shape their characters. Badaracco builds a framework for approaching these dilemmas around three cases of increasing complexity, reflecting the escalating responsibilities managers face as they advance in their careers. The first story presents a young man whose choice will affect him only as an individual; the second, a department head, whose decision will influence his organization; the third, a corporate executive, whose actions will have much larger, societal ramifications. To guide the decision-making process, Badaracco draws on the insights of four philosophers--Aristotle, Machiavelli, Nietzsche, and James--because they offer practical rather than theoretical advice. He thus bridges the gap between classroom philosophy and corporate pragmatism. The result is a flexible framework that managers can draw on to resolve issues of conflicting responsibility in practical ways.
A Defining Moment
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Author : Mui Hoong Chua
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
A Defining Moment written by Mui Hoong Chua and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Medical categories.
Defining Moments
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Author : Gordon Zacks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Defining Moments written by Gordon Zacks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) categories.
I was born the year Hitler came to power. There was no Israel. There was a Holocaust. Six million Jews were slaughtered for the crime of being born, and hardly a blip registered on the world's conscience. The world was indifferent-it pretended not to know. Israel was created in 1948, and I decided I wanted to be part of the rebirth of the Land and the redemption of the People of Israel. That has been my passion . . . and my purpose. That was my defining moment.I have had the privilege to work with some extraordinary and courageous people who taught me valuable lessons about leadership and life. These stories are first-hand accounts of how people-some famous, some not-followed their passion, lived their purpose, and aspired to be part of something greater than their selves. These people had the courage to seize their moment and make the world a better place, revealing valuable lessons on the path to a more rewarding life.
The Power Of Moments
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Author : Chip Heath
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-10-03
The Power Of Moments written by Chip Heath and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-03 with Business & Economics categories.
The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace these elements, we can conjure more moments that matter. What if a teacher could design a lesson that he knew his students would remember twenty years later? What if a manager knew how to create an experience that would delight customers? What if you had a better sense of how to create memories that matter for your children? This book delves into some fascinating mysteries of experience: Why we tend to remember the best or worst moment of an experience, as well as the last moment, and forget the rest. Why “we feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they’re not.” And why our most cherished memories are clustered into a brief period during our youth. Readers discover how brief experiences can change lives, such as the experiment in which two strangers meet in a room, and forty-five minutes later, they leave as best friends. (What happens in that time?) Or the tale of the world’s youngest female billionaire, who credits her resilience to something her father asked the family at the dinner table. (What was that simple question?) Many of the defining moments in our lives are the result of accident or luck—but why would we leave our most meaningful, memorable moments to chance when we can create them? The Power of Moments shows us how to be the author of richer experiences.
The Defining Moment
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Author : Nathaniel J. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Reach Worldwide
Release Date : 2003-12
The Defining Moment written by Nathaniel J. Wilson and has been published by Reach Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12 with categories.
The Defining Moment
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Author : Michael D. Bordo
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2007-12-01
The Defining Moment written by Michael D. Bordo and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-01 with Business & Economics categories.
In contemporary American political discourse, issues related to the scope, authority, and the cost of the federal government are perennially at the center of discussion. Any historical analysis of this topic points directly to the Great Depression, the "moment" to which most historians and economists connect the origins of the fiscal, monetary, and social policies that have characterized American government in the second half of the twentieth century. In the most comprehensive collection of essays available on these topics, The Defining Moment poses the question directly: to what extent, if any, was the Depression a watershed period in the history of the American economy? This volume organizes twelve scholars' responses into four categories: fiscal and monetary policies, the economic expansion of government, the innovation and extension of social programs, and the changing international economy. The central focus across the chapters is the well-known alternations to national government during the 1930s. The Defining Moment attempts to evaluate the significance of the past half-century to the American economy, while not omitting reference to the 1930s. The essays consider whether New Deal-style legislation continues to operate today as originally envisioned, whether it altered government and the economy as substantially as did policies inaugurated during World War II, the 1950s, and the 1960s, and whether the legislation had important precedents before the Depression, specifically during World War I. Some chapters find that, surprisingly, in certain areas such as labor organization, the 1930s responses to the Depression contributed less to lasting change in the economy than a traditional view of the time would suggest. On the whole, however, these essays offer testimony to the Depression's legacy as a "defining moment." The large role of today's government and its methods of intervention—from the pursuit of a more active monetary policy to the maintenance and extension of a wide range of insurance for labor and business—derive from the crisis years of the 1930s.
Defining Moments
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Author : Melanie Warner
language : en
Publisher: Heritage Builders
Release Date : 2016-10-18
Defining Moments written by Melanie Warner and has been published by Heritage Builders this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS categories.
"Grief knows no age. Death of a child is devastating, whether it's a young mother with a stillborn baby or an elderly father mourning the loss of his middle-aged son from cancer. For parents who have suffered the loss of a child, the path to recovery is often scattered with deep emotional struggle with few known comforts or resources. Stories of Hope and Healing from Other Parents After the loss of a child, rising above the depths of despair and embracing the fullness of life can feel like an impossible feat. The collection of stories shared here are from parents who endured the strength to cope with the loss of their children. Imagine having another parent take your hand during the darkest stage of your grief and show you that there can be light and even hope for your future."--Page 4 of cover
Defining Moments On The Journey Of Life
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Author : ELLIOTT LYONS M. DIV.
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2015-11-30
Defining Moments On The Journey Of Life written by ELLIOTT LYONS M. DIV. and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-30 with Self-Help categories.
The authors purpose in the writing of this particular literary account of his life was to offer practical and useful tools that will assist others in making wise decisions and beneficial choices in life. He draws from his unique personal, as well as professional knowledge and experiences, in the attempt to shed light upon what it truly means to discover ones purpose, plan and meaning in life. The discovery of that plan, provides for us a sense of direction and understanding of how we fit into this vast and complex world. It is revealing for us to be blessed to make such a remarkable discovery. This documentary gives a detailed account of how to overcome adversities and reach a level of success. It gives useful advice and offers practical tools to utilize, in order to accurately analyze and assess the best plan of action. The ability to gain a clearer perspective and arrive at workable solutions is never an easy task. Vital Information and keys are offered. Spiritual Keys (Chapter 3) Financial Management Keys (Chapter 4) Keys of Enlightenment / Success (Chapter 5) Successful Marriage / Relationship Keys (Chapter 6) Pastoral Care Keys (Chapter 7) and New Insights / Decision Making Keys (Chapter 8). It is the authors prayer, that he will be able to offer helpful tools that will hopefully assist in the decision making process. The goal is to encourage, enlighten, inform and inspire others on their journey of discovery, to move towards a greater sense of self-fulfillment and self-actualization. The revelation of workable solutions and enlightenment about who we truly are; our gifts and abilities, then becomes what is referred to as our purpose and plan in life and our Defining Moment. Everything becomes a little clearer and more meaningful to us when we are able to discover just how we fit into this blessed and great phenomenon called life. This mystery is made clearer to us and can only culminate in our discovery of God.
The Challenge Rising Up To Meet Life S Defining Moments
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-07-06
The Challenge Rising Up To Meet Life S Defining Moments written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-06 with Self-Help categories.
In a world where challenges are inevitable and change is the only constant, The Challenge: Rising Up to Meet Life's Defining Moments emerges as a beacon of hope and resilience. This transformative book provides a roadmap for navigating life's defining moments with courage, grace, and unwavering self-belief. Drawing upon real-life stories of resilience and triumph, The Challenge offers a wealth of practical strategies and insights to help readers overcome adversity and unlock their full potential. Within these pages, you will discover: * The art of recognizing defining moments and embracing them as opportunities for growth. * Strategies for taking control of your life, overcoming self-doubt, and building unshakeable resilience. * The power of embracing change and uncertainty as catalysts for personal transformation. * How to find strength in adversity, learn from setbacks, and emerge from challenges with renewed purpose. * The importance of living a life of purpose, aligning your actions with your values, and finding fulfillment in every aspect of your journey. With compassion, wisdom, and unwavering belief in the human spirit, The Challenge guides readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It is an invitation to rise above life's obstacles, unlock your inner strength, and live a life of resilience, purpose, and unwavering fulfillment. Delve into the pages of The Challenge and discover the resilience that lies within you. Let this book be your companion on your journey to greatness, empowering you to rise to the occasion, overcome adversity, and live a life that truly matters. If you like this book, write a review on google books!