The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

By: Edmund Morris

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

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.

Critic reviews

“Magnificent . . . one of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Theodore Roosevelt, in this meticulously researched and beautifully written biography, has a claim on being the most interesting man ever to be President of this country.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review

“Spectacles glittering, teeth and temper flashing, high-pitched voice rasping and crackling, Roosevelt surges out of these pages with the force of a physical presence.”—The Atlantic Monthly

“[Morris’s] prose is elegant and at the same time hard and lucid, and his sense of narrative flow is nearly flawless. . . . The author re-creates a sense of the scene and an immediacy of the situation that any skilled writer should envy and the most jaded reader should find a joy.”—The Miami Herald

“A monumental work in every sense of the word . . . a book of pulsating and well-written narrative.”—The Christian Science Monitor

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This was one of the most enjoyable biographies or histories I've ever read. That's due in part to Roosevelt, who was many things besides a politician--naturalist, writer, cowboy, war hero, among others--and in part to Morris, who writes beautifully and with the right blend of admiration and objectivity. I'd even recommend this book to someone who is not particularly interested in politics. Mark Deakins is an excellent narrator, and does a great TR voice.

Bully!

Loved everything about this book. The impersonation of TR is great. What a fascinating man. “Theodore Rex” on deck.

Perfect mix of historical facts, engaging stories

This book is such a great diving off point for learning about the great Teddy Roosevelt. The stories are fantastic and no one section of his life is boring. Much like the man. The narration was also some of the best from audiobooks of which I've ever listened. All around great.

Highly RECCOMEND

Enthralling
Excellent narrative and performance. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt is a timeless American hero. Please, listen to this amazing book. By George!!

The greatest narrative biography I've ever read

Morris captured the life and character of Roosevelt perfectly. The deep look into what shaped the greatest President of the 20th Century into the "bull moose" is absolutely essential for anyone interested.

The performance is remarkable. The reader's impression of TR is astounding! Highly recommended.