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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
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It is hard to believe this is not fiction. Roosevelt led an amazing childhood and early life, one that is not to be believed.
Aided by Morris' lively writing, this book follows TR from birth until just before he becomes President. It is not only a great picture of the precocious, intellectual, and multi-talented Roosevelt, but a good look at what America was like in the late 1800s and delves into alot of history that gets glossed over in school.
While this is the first book of a planned trilogy (Theodore Rex is the second, and the third is still in the works I hope), it is the best one so far.
I knew little about Roosevelt before i read this and am amazed at his accomplishments and character. A true renaissance man and Morris is a fantastic biographer.
A must read for all, even those who only like fiction.
Aided by Morris' lively writing, this book follows TR from birth until just before he becomes President. It is not only a great picture of the precocious, intellectual, and multi-talented Roosevelt, but a good look at what America was like in the late 1800s and delves into alot of history that gets glossed over in school.
While this is the first book of a planned trilogy (Theodore Rex is the second, and the third is still in the works I hope), it is the best one so far.
I knew little about Roosevelt before i read this and am amazed at his accomplishments and character. A true renaissance man and Morris is a fantastic biographer.
A must read for all, even those who only like fiction.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
January 1, 2007
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Finished Reading
March 30, 2008
– Shelved
March 30, 2008
– Shelved as:
non-fiction-history
March 30, 2008
– Shelved as:
biography
