pickDoris Kearns Goodwin brings the Presidents and journalists of the Progressive era alive in all of their strengths and foibles. Theodore Roosevelt comes across as a thoroughbred…always antsy for more, in love with physical stamina and hardship, reckless, and looking for a fight. Taft appears more of the loyal, plodding, draft horse who accomplishes perhaps more but with less showmanship. The advances of the era were many and profound.
pickA fun look at Alice Roosevelt, the adventurous daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt.
To teach with this book you can discuss individuality and the impact of family expectations.
pickI really loved this book and the dynamic relationship these two ended up having!
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pickTelling of the discovery of a tributary of the Amazon River by Theodore Roosevelt in 1914. Written so well. I loved this and all of the facts about how difficult the Amazon rainforest is. I now have a new outlook on Theodore Roosevelt as well. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Up next on audio 🎧 (I checked out a hard copy to see maps/photos/etc.)
My first by this author…looking forward to it!
I am posting one book per day from my extensive, and ever growing, TBR shelves. Some are new and some are old, some were gifts and some I don't even remember why I bought them.
Day 17
#ABookADay2024
pickFirst review in a long time. I finally finished this trilogy! It was a really insightful look into the life of an incredibly interesting man who died too soon. Highly recommend if you're interested in Teddy. I will admit it did drag a bit at the end.
#nonfiction #history
