Theodore Roosevelt Takes Charge

Plot Summary

The future did not seem to hold a lot of promise for the sickly child born to Mittie and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. on October 27, 1858. In his favor, Roosevelt had supportive parents, a strong will, and an intense desire to learn. An absorbing and complete biography.

Reviews

"From the first sentence to the last, Whitelaw pens a clear and credible picture of an American hero who has always been larger than life. . . . What this biography does so successfully is to place readers alongside Teddy Roosevelt in an intimate setting to ponder both the personal and political lives that have led some historians to rank him with Abraham Lincoln. Beautifully illustrated with old photos, political cartoons, and drawings and sprinkled with quotations, this volume offers a deep and sensitive analysis of an unsual writer, artist, and politician." STARRED, Booklist

"Heavily illustrated with well-chosen photos and contemporary cartoons and including a list of TR's published books and an extensive chronology, this lucid, beautifully balanced account deserves a place in every library." STARRED, Kirkus Reviews

"This is a look at his entire life, from childhood to his post-presidency adventures; it includes some personal information but, for the most part, focuses on his public and political career. The author does discuss some of his shortcomings, but she clearly admires her subject. A real strength is the inclusion of much information about Roosevelt's activities as a naturalist and conservationist. The numerous black-and-white photos and reproductions are excellent, and the appendixes are very useful." STARRED, School Library Journal

Associated Keywords
presidents, biography, nonfiction, social studies