Review: Teddy Roosevelt comes alive
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2014
Teddy was a people loving, family loving, American loving man!!  He did not like the term Italian American, Polish American, German American, etc....once American, we are American and need to stop the separating into groups to be greater than or lesser than which lead to discord and friction among Americans.I had always thought FDR was the Roosevelt to read and learn about...not paying much mind to Theodore Roosevelt...have I been wrong all these years!  Theodore Roosevelt was known for the Rough Riders and conservation plans.  Never did I know he was our first president who was interested in and knew we needed to be a world power and establish relationships with  other countries.  He was a president to travel abroad with the intent to establish friendly relations with other nations.  His part in Panama and Cuba with the Spanish fostered his belief in getting to know and support world leaders...he was a peacemaker and knew how to negotiate with two enemies to bring about peace.  He did not believe in war but was not afraid to back down when a fight was emanate.  Having grown up a sickly child with asthma, he fought his own body to be strong and healthy...he encouraged others to do likewise; he was considered a hyperactive child with short attention...known today as ADD but writers and philosophers write he was someone who overcame restrictions and was very close to enlightenment and in a hurry to get things done knowing he would not be here forever.  A job for the sake of a job he never wanted...he liked to have a job he knew he could get things done for the betterment of society...often working long hours and doing more than one job at a time.  His history shows many government jobs other than vice president and President. You must read these and see how he got things done  (even behind the scenes) but always legally.Theodore Roosevelt lost his first wife after a short marriage and thought he would never get over her to marry again...fate would prove his wrong...he met and married the mother of all his children but one...he called his children 'my bunnies' and the more the merrier.  He took time and energy to play with his bunnies and their friends...once President, he had the White House enlarged to have enough bedrooms...his was the Presidency that called National Mansion the White House. He daily did tough fast walks with sons and their friends...he took them camping and swimming, etc.I could go on and on but won't so you can order this book from Amazon on your Kindle and get to reading...reading about a wonderful man would be proud to call President, father, husband, brother, etc.  I would recommend this book to all and everyone who likes to read...even if you don't like to read this might entice you to start reading..