The River of Doubt (Abridged): Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey Audiobook

" This was one of the best books I have read in a long time. Roosevelt almost died exploring the amazon river. It was well written and fascinating. "

" Incredibly well researched, incredibly well told. "

" This book was hard to get into. I loved reading about Roosevelt, and knew about nothing in regards to this portion of his life. So the informative nature of the book was really good, but as in all things requiring major research and the need to remain factual, it was dry at times. It took me 3 tries to get it read. I am glad I finished it, and had not realized the extent this journey affected his life and death. I also had not realized the delicate nature of the psyches surrounding him in his family, and the strength of Roosevelt's will in all things that were challenges to him. That scientists of the day disputed his accomplishment, considering the technical limitations of the day and the poor preparation for the exploration, was amazing to me. The man was a giant. In all, this book gave me insight into a little talked about portion of Roosevlet's life. To that end, I am glad I persevered in the reading of River of Doubt. "

" I read this. Book a couple of years ago. One of the best true life adventure stories out there. TR is in many ways only a secondary character in this story: his son and the guide who pulls them through the journey are terrific heros. "

" Three and a half stars, downgraded from four simply due to the sheer repetition of certain tidbits. "

" Awesome. I thought Hemingway was a bad-ass. Very inspiring. I wish more of our leaders had this man's grit, courage, and determination. The story itself is very inspiring. How these men survived is a mystery. Must read for anyone who enjoys history and adventure- both are there. "

" slow reading, interesting, covers history like Mitchner. "

" The oft forgotten tale of Theodore Rex's final great adventure. At 55 after loosing the presidential election of 1912 he undertook a serious scientific expedition into the heart of the Amazon and an area that was totally unmapped and nearly died in the process. "

" An excellent book that is an easy read. Couldn't put it down. If snakes, parasites, flesh eating fish and oh the Candiru fish. A true story of leadership and brotherhood that crosses nation, ethnicity and culture. "

" though Lincoln did more for the country, Teddy remains my favorite "

" Interesting - makes me want to see the Amazon region. Loved discovering that Theodore Roosevelt had a some named Kermit. All their trials during the journey were depressing. "

" Wow. This is an amazing story of real adventure. "

" Candice Millard is simply the best writer of history alive today "

" One of my all-time favs. Love the descriptions. Love that it's true! "

" I intend to make Teddy Roosevelt my historical boyfriend. (But I won't be going on any excursions with him.) "

" Tedious at times with details about the flora and fauna of the area, but a truly unbelievable and yet real adventure. Something a current ex-pres would never do today. "

" They don’t build men like Roosevelt anymore. This is an enthralling book about his life and his adventure down the Amazon. I spent every heart pounding moment anxiously debating if the precocious, ambitious and overwhelmingly ignorant crew would all die on their impromptu exploration. "

" amazing story. writing was a little heavy, repetitive. "

" Thrilling, edge-of-the-seat suspense, all true, all meticulously researched. Reads lie a fabulous adventure novel. "

" The River of Doubt is a tremendous account of survival and physical endurance. It was a true inspiration. "

" What a great read. In looking at the list of books on the search, I see that TR wrote a book about it. Got to read that. "

" An exciting adventure story and a biography of Theodore Roosevelt's exploration of the River of Doubt. It gave fascinating information about the center of Brazil, the Amazon river, the rain forest, the inhabitants of the area. It was an engrossing learning experience to read this "