Mornings on Horseback

A fascinating book! It spent a great deal of time on Teddy's childhood and that of his parents, which I was not expecting. However, it was a great way to really understand where he came from and the type of person he actually was. For more than a standard retelling of what a President did while in office (which this book doesn't even attempt to do), learn about the person, read this book.

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I loved this book! The narrator is excellent and it was one of the most interesting books I have ever read on the subject

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Another fantastic book by David McCullough. I've thoroughly enjoyed every book I’ve read of his. He always seems to put you right there in the Drivers Seat, as if you are watching the events unfold in front of you. In that respect, he again succeeded with this book. It was filled details of the family itself, starting briefly with his grandfather. You get a sense of the importance of integrity, love, and “family” that was so important to 3 generations of the Roosevelts. I especially enjoyed reading of his time in the Badlands of the Dakota’s. I was quite surprised though, by where the book ended. He didn’t go into Roosevelt’s Presidency, his time in the Rough Riders, his role in building the Panama Canal – pretty much anything after his failed bid for Mayor of New York. Being left in the lurch, I immediately added “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt” & “Theodore Rex”, both by Edmund Morris, to the top of my Rental Shelf, so I can learn more of this incredible man. An Excellent Read!

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This book started out great, and then went on and on and on. My disappointment was that most of the book was about TR's childhood (and even his parents' childhoods). I appreciate that all of that molded him, but it was just too much detail. Also, when Edward Hermann was the narrator, it was very interesting. Then, for reasons unexplained, there would be a woman reading for a few chapters. When it first happened, I wasn't even sure she was reading from the same book. I finally gave up at the end of CD #5.

I cannot believe how much I did not know about Teddy Roosevelt. What a wonderful story ... and that it is true is even more amazing. David McCullough has a gift and I am eagerly awaiting my next McCullough audio book. The reader is fantastic! If you have even a vague interest in our American history, this will captivate you.

A super listen. I am a McCullough fan. A wonderful insight into the Roosevelt family. The power of this President is needed today.

A great book. I learned so much about the Roosevelt family and the context of his life. A very rich narrative. I spent a whole week listening to it on my way to work. What is really an hour and a half seemed like 30 minutes. Highly recommended.

Teddy Roosevelt grew up in a privileged family, but experienced some hardships. I was not aware of much about the Roosevelt family before reading this selection.

Great is all I need to say. I have become a David McCullough fan of the first order. Every thing that he has written I have or will read. His writing has filled in may blanks in the study of History. His research is tremendous, with notes and details that many writers have missed.

For fans of Teddy Roosevelt, this is a very good and must read.