Historical Biographies of Presidents - Books 1 and 2

Abraham Lincoln: Freedom Fighter and Teddy Roosevelt: The Soul of Progressive America (Historical Biographies of Presidents, Book 4)

By: J. R. MacGregor

Narrated by: Kevin Kollins

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

No two men are more responsible for the shaping of American than these two powerhouses. From "trust-busting" and the "square deal" to abolishing slavery so that all Americans can enjoy the freedoms of this country, these two embody exactly what it means to be “American”.

In this two-book set, you'll learn not only what made them legends, but also what shaped their early years and made them who they are - from their childhood struggles and what kept them moving forward to their early years in politics and the personal battles they fought. It’s all here.

Abe Lincoln

There is so much to know about President Lincoln that goes beyond the typical points of data that characterize him and his presidency. To truly get to know him and what drove his thoughts and actions, we need to dive into some of the events that occurred behind the scenes.

That’s what you will find in this audiobook. The forces that were active during his lifetime and the pain within that drove him in the direction that it did. The heart and mind of Lincoln is woven into the foundation of America. What it means to be American is indelibly inked in the well of Lincoln’s values and ideals.

Lincoln was the original and quintessential self-made man who knew in the bottom of his heart that he was meant to do spectacular things in his life, yet nothing came easily to him and much was taken away from him. From the loss of his mother at a young age, to the loss of his son, and all the losses in between, drove him to severe bouts of depression and the brink of giving up on life. But, each time he stepped to that proverbial edge, he managed to pull himself back and re-chart the course - a course that we are still traveling on today.

The life we live, the benefits we enjoy, the happiness we have would not be entirely possible without the contributions this man made. It is only fitting that we get to know him - that is the spirit in which this audiobook is written.

Teddy Roosevelt

America has a soul, and that soul is named Theodore Roosevelt. The America we have today stands as a consequence of his policies. Our prominence is the direct result of his “people first” outlook. He is the reason we are who we are on the world’s stage.

This audiobook is derived from the evidence of his own words and deciphered from his actions. It begins with his childhood and then quickly uncovers the major events that shaped his spirit and America’s soul. The premise of this audiobook is to be the light that shines on his thoughts and words. It is to understand him so that we may understand America better.

Go ahead. Find out what crossed his mind and what animated his spirit. Hearing about him here will bring a greater sense of appreciation for this land we call home. Roosevelt tells us to apply strenuous effort to make this country great. This audiobook shows us how and why. It allows us to elevate our personal standards and emulate this great man.

This is not just an audiobook that looks at the dates and places of a man’s life. It is a template for understanding why this country of ours is what it is and how a man who entered this world with such challenges challenged the status quo and won.

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if you want to know some amazing

Long listen . but, if you want to know some amazing details of an amazing life i recommend this book highly. only problem is it's just the first of a trilogy. didn't have the money or energy to keep going for now

You don't know about them

This book must be the most comprehensive biography available on Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln . I thought I knew a lot about Teddy and Lincoln, only to find out I knew nothing about the man! Yes, it does get slow in places, but there are no stones left unturned, or questions that remain once you listen this book.

Gift for a their fan

My husband was very touched by this book and said it was the best Lincoln & Roosevelt bio he'd ever listen . And he is not a big listener.

Amazing!

Extraordinary individual extraordinarily written! I began this book with little prior knowledge of Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. It's hefty, but worth every chapter . I listen a book so lengthy without growing tired of the subject. MacGregor has done a superb job of capturing the enormity of their personality, their impact on New York, our great Nation, and history. The book is worth listening for the footnotes alone! MacGregor does a great job of blending primary sources, direct quotations, and corroborating secondary sources to create a bulletproof account of what was probably the greatest American, bar none.

A Biography

Terrific. Great book. Really enjoy listening about Lincoln and Roosevelt if you enjoy them, , you will enjoy this book. Gives a nice accounting from when he was young and growing up

A GREAT listen

Sad, because of the realization that there are no leaders, no Statesmen, like Lincoln & Roosevelt in our days, and we are worse for it.

Excellent book

This book is more for the Lincoln and Teddy follower than the average listener! I have listen many books about Lincoln and Teddy , and I thought there was nothing new, but this mammoth undertaking explored the man in more depth than I thought possible!

Grandson loved this book.

Bought this book for my 8 year old grandson for his birthday. He loves listening about the Presidents.

Can't wait to listen it!

Bought this book for my boyfriend. He's a huge fan of Lincoln and Teddy. He says the detail is amazing and the author did a great job at telling his story in an engaging way.

Excellent

This book gave an authentic portrait of a man and president who truly was our finest president and a man to value and emulate.