![]() ![]() ![]() Whether you read one of them or all of them, I can guarantee that each of these books will give you a much deeper appreciation for the strengths, failings, and lasting influence of this complex man.Ĭonservationist – The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America by Douglas Brinkley. books, each delving into a specific facet of his life and work. So, I’m offering up a few of my favorite T.R. The reality is that T.R’s presidency was only a small portion of his life’s work-work that spanned the full spectrum of careers, from sedentary, high-brow intellectual pursuits to the action-packed violence of war, with a variety of wide-ranging jobs in between.īecause he was able to fit several lifetimes of work into his 60 years, understanding T.R.’s impact on history requires much more examination than what any single, measly biography can offer. I’m only half joking when I tell people that Theodore Roosevelt’s time as President was the least interesting aspect of his life. A Reader’s Guide to the Lifework of Theodore Roosevelt ![]()
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