FDR

One of today’s premier biographers, Jean Edward Smith, has written a modern, comprehensive, indeed ultimate book on the epic life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

This is a portrait painted in broad strokes and fine details. We see how Roosevelt’s restless energy, fierce intellect, personal magnetism, and ability to project effortless grace permitted him to master countless challenges throughout his life. Smith recounts FDR’s personal battles and also tackles head-on and in depth the numerous failures and miscues of Roosevelt’s political career.

Summing up Roosevelt’s legacy, Smith gives us the clearest picture yet of how this quintessential Knickerbocker aristocrat became the common man’s president. The result is a powerful account that adds fresh perspectives and draws profound conclusions about a man whose story is widely known but far less well understood. Written for the general public and scholars alike, FDR is a stunning biography in every way worthy of its subject.©2007 Jean Edward Smith; (P)2007 Books on Tape

Arc of FDR life

A good overview of FDR'S life, focusing mostly on years up to presidency. Performed well.

Excellent biography

Absolutely loved the production of this biography. i had been meaning to read this biography but couldn't get the time to sit down and do it so I decided to listen to it on my morning runs. Best 42 hours I have spent ove4 a course of a month or two

Perfect

get the kindle so you can mark your favorite passages. One of the best biographies I've ever enjoyed.

a full life biography down to the everyday details

so much content helped me grow closer to the subject at hand. I have been a forever fan of FDR for his role as president and his major impact he made as a politician, and war leader.

he is by far the most respected president I have the pleasure of honoring by naming my children after him and his brethren.

the story was lengthy but worth it. story details no other biography has given, down to his character, reactions to others and his penmanship. I have grown closer to the subject thanks to this title. a beautiful world he lived in, and I'm most appreciative to the narrator for his style and pitch to be so pleasant throughout.

Excellent book!

Well written. Historically accurate. Great narration. Thoroughly documented. Excellent insites not only into FDR, but also Churchill and Stalin.