The Strenuous Life: Essays and Addresses

By Theodore Roosevelt

Book Overview

Politician, soldier, naturalist, and historian -- a century after the peak of his multifaceted career, Theodore Roosevelt remains a towering symbol of American optimism and progress. This collection of speeches and commentaries from 1899 through 1901 embodies the Rough Rider's enduring ideals for attaining a robust political, social, and personal life.
The 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) served as Chief Executive from 1901 to 1909 and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his mediation of the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt wrote 35 books and delivered numerous lectures on topics ranging from citizenship and success to duty and sportsmanship. His 1899 address to a Chicago audience, "The Strenuous Life," articulates his belief in the transformative powers that individuals can achieve by overcoming hardship. Along with the other speeches and essays in this collection, Roosevelt's work offers an inspiring vision of moral rectitude and stalwart leadership.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486472299
• ISBN13: 9780486472294
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

What not paying attention gets you!!

Like president T Roosevelt’s comments as a whole. To say book is TINY is an understatement! 9 and one half pages. WAY overpriced. Ripoff. Don’t waste your money

Great if you love T.R. already

Alot of great one liners/quotes from this, one of T.R.'s more famous speeches. Exemplifies his thought process and values.

Makes you think

A wonderful addition to my library. Very well bound and attractive inside and out. Margin quotes are a quick reference also.

The Strenuous Life by Theodore Roosevelt

This book provides excellent advice on how a person should live. It indicates the strenuous life of toil and obstacles. It teaches the reader not to be idle, but, to be active.

A Powerful Book (Speech)

This is a documented speech by "Teddy." If you believe that life owes you something as opposed to working hard and earning your keep, then you must read this book. If you are a self-starter and want to "make a name for yourself" through hard work, this book/speech will get you excited. It is a must read -- even for children. Hard work does pay off!