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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (Theodore Roosevelt, #1)

Edmund Morris

Why we're reading this: This is the first in a trilogy of books about Roosevelt written by Edmund Morris. It is the best, because…more
[close] This is the first in a trilogy of books about Roosevelt written by Edmund Morris. It is the best, because you learn how Roosevelt became who he was, and you get to see him on all of his adventures before he became President.

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Jan 24, 2022 Quincie Ingram rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, political

Long, but worth it. I still haven't decided if I would have liked Roosevelt or not. He was certainly energetic and entertaining. He had big plans but struggled against corruption in politics.The ending made me want to read the next book. It felt like a real cliff hanger even though I know what happens next. ...more

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