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Lion in the White House: A Life of Theodore Roosevelt Audiobook
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New York state assemblyman, assistant secretary of the Navy, New York City police commissioner, governor of New York, vice president, and, at forty-two, the youngest president ever, Theodore Roosevelt—in his own words—"rose like a rocket." He was also a cowboy, a soldier, a historian, an intrepid explorer, and an unsurpassed environmentalist—all in all, perhaps the most accomplished chief executive in our nation's history. Roosevelt built the Panama Canal and engaged the country in world affairs, putting a temporary end to American isolationism. He also won the Nobel Peace Prize, the only sitting president so honored. In Lion in the White House, historian Aida Donald masterfully chronicles the life of this first modern president, illustrating the courage of this great leader.
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"Very good book.... I started skim reading towards the end, when he quit the republican party and created the Progressive party... I stopped liking him, He was full of poo when he wasn't in action and just ran his mouth at that point of his life."
— Pete (5 out of 5 stars)
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“In this new biography, Aida D. Donald presents a concise biography of President Theodore Roosevelt...she captures the charm, dynamism and non-stop charge of Roosevelt’s sixty years...Lion in the White House is a solid account of Theodore Roosevelt’s life while bringing a unique perspective to a life fully lived and fully examined.”
— Valdosta Daily Times -
“Aida D. Donald’s elegant and affectionate portrait of Theodore Roosevelt is less a biography...than a masterful essay on idealism and power…[A] beautifully written and deeply intelligent book.”
— Alan Brinkley, Columbia University -
“In every inflection and adjective, narrator Pam Ward mirrors the author’s admiration for the man who is often considered to be the country’s first modern president.”
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“Donald’s swift prose makes this a satisfying read.”
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“Donald’s work serves as a fair introduction to Roosevelt’s life and a fine appreciation of his politics.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" A short look at a long and productive life. A better read would be The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex. Both are by Edmund Morris. "
— Matthew, 11/10/2013 -
" Teddy is far cooler than the book, but still a worthy read. The dude rode a moose. "
— Rachel, 10/30/2013 -
" I never realized what a strong leader he was! "
— Chuck, 10/2/2013 -
" Slim "
— Bruce, 10/2/2013 -
" An excellent, if positively biased, biography of Theodore Roosevelt. "
— Colin, 8/15/2013 -
" Excellent and fun for a biography. It tells the brief story of the huge project the Panama Canal encompassed. Rough Riders Philippines and Cuba few of the incredible adventures this President and fan of Abraham Lincoln. "
— Alejandro, 7/28/2013 -
" Teddy is a fascinating character and this is a short and very detailed version of his life. It was a bit too detailed and therefore a staggering read for such a small book. "
— Janel, 4/22/2013 -
" Simply told about "Teedie"'s life. Not hard and not boring. "
— Randy, 11/9/2012 -
" Interesting read!!! "
— Betty, 8/26/2012 -
" Excellent book on Teddy Roosevelt that is fairly comprehensive, but also can be read in a weekend. "
— Darryl, 1/26/2012 -
" Overview only. Read Morris for a fuller treatment. "
— David, 12/26/2011 -
" This was a short, concise biography. If you are looking for a full history of T. Roosevelt this is not the book for you, however it was easy to read and included lots of U.S. history in addition to following Roosevelts life and carreer. "
— Jennie, 10/8/2011 -
" I had to abandon this book - the writing was terrible. I tried my darnedest to keep going but I think I would have rather watched a drunk snail find its way home than read one more of the author's terrible analogies. "
— Courtney, 6/24/2011 -
" Concise overview of Roosevelt's life with emphasis on his White House years. Great for a refresher or intro without having to wade through thousands of pages of the more academic texts (which I will start next because this sparked my interest!) "
— Rick, 3/24/2011 -
" Great quick biography of an American president who changed the Republican party. "
— Andrew, 3/19/2011 -
" Overview only. Read Morris for a fuller treatment. "
— David, 1/18/2011 -
" Simply told about "Teedie"'s life. Not hard and not boring. "
— Randy, 7/21/2010 -
" Excellent and fun for a biography. It tells the brief story of the huge project the Panama Canal encompassed. Rough Riders Philippines and Cuba few of the incredible adventures this President and fan of Abraham Lincoln. "
— Alejandro, 8/24/2009 -
" Light reading biography of TR. Describes highlights of his life in a personalized way. Easy read. "
— Kerren, 6/16/2009 -
" Nice little on-the-go book for autobiography and half-assed history buffs. <br/>Not for the thorough, and if you have a strong command of our nation's past you probably won't learn anything new. I knew nothing about Roosevelt, but now I know at the very least he was a bad ass. "
— Jared, 3/23/2009 -
" Excellent book on Teddy Roosevelt that is fairly comprehensive, but also can be read in a weekend. "
— Darryl, 8/10/2008 -
" This was a short, concise biography. If you are looking for a full history of T. Roosevelt this is not the book for you, however it was easy to read and included lots of U.S. history in addition to following Roosevelts life and carreer. "
— Jennie, 5/12/2008
About Aida D. Donald
Aida Donald, a former Fulbright fellow at Oxford University, holds a PhD in American history and has taught at Columbia University. She is a former editor-in-chief of Harvard University Press and worked as a publisher at Hill and Wang and Johns Hopkins University Press. She lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
About Pam Ward
Pam Ward, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, found her true calling reading books for the blind and physically handicapped for the Library of Congress’ Talking Books program. The fact that she can work with Blackstone Audio from the beauty of the mountains of Southern Oregon is an unexpected bonus.