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  • The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

  • Written by: Edmund Morris
  • Narrated by: Mark Deakins
  • Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

Written by: Edmund Morris
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time.

Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic", The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time.

The publication of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt on September 14th, 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt becoming president.

©2001 Edmund Morris (P)2010 Random House

What the critics say

"Magnificent...a sweeping narrative of the outward man and a shrewd examination of his character....It is one of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment. There should be a queue awaiting the next volume." ( The New York Times Book Review)

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Very nice listen

I wanted to learn more about TR and found this book to give me a great overview of his life up the the presidency. Very happy with the purchase.

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Interesting man and wonderful narration

This is a very long listen, but the work of Edmund Morris is fantastic, and the narration done by Mark Deakins made the story compelling to listen to.

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Great story, great man, great narration

The story of one of the most fascinating men I've ever heard about. Improved by fantastic narration. Made the book easily digestible and simply fly by!

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phenomenal

best biography I have read. the narrator is also phenomenal- he really brings TR to life

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Detailed and Entertaining, every chapter

Learned a lot about teddy Roosevelt, grateful that people take the time to jot down the lessons from great men and women of history. Loved this book.

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