The Courage and Character of Theodore Roosevelt: A Hero Among Leaders

by George Grant

Book Overview

The faith and character of Theodore Roosevelt are examined in context with his life and achievements in this biography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581824394
• ISBN13: 9781581824391
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A general overview of TR's attributes

Please be aware: This volume is a retitled reprint in paperback (at the same list price) of the hardcover Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt (Leaders in Action Series). Below is my review for that edition. An insatiable reader of books on TR, I was immediately drawn to Grant's TR book by its wealth of quotes from the President (something many authors neglect). Grant is unabashedly hero-worshipping here: no negatives are to be found. If one begins with this in mind it can be accepted and tolerated. Though it is often colored by Grant's conservative ideology (he tags turn of the 20th century politicians with turn of the 21st century labels - and greatly underrepresents some of TR's progressive leanings), it does reveal some facts about Roosevelt's religious convictions and church activities - something that is absolutely ignored in most modern biographies of historic figures. The book is not a chronological account but a look by turns at each facet of the multi-talented and constantly moving President.