Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough Summary
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Before Theodore Roosevelt became a legend, he was a sickly boy transformed by family values. McCullough's National Book Award-winning biography reveals how a fragile child - guided by an extraordinary father - developed the resilience that would reshape America. Kenneth Davis calls it essential American history.
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The Making of a President: Roosevelt's Crucible
In 1869, a sickly boy named "Teedie" Roosevelt struggled for breath in his family's New York brownstone. Who could have imagined this frail child would become the embodiment of American vigor and presidential power? David McCullough's masterpiece doesn't simply chronicle Theodore Roosevelt's path to the White House-it excavates the soil from which this extraordinary American grew. The Roosevelt household was a study in contrasts: Theodore Sr., a philanthropist whose "maniacal benevolence" earned both praise and satire, balanced by Mittie, a vivacious Southern belle whose charm captivated New York society. Their brownstone on East 20th Street housed not just a family but a laboratory for character formation. What transforms a chronically ill child into a force of nature? The answer lies in this intimate portrait of family dynamics, personal tragedy, and indomitable will that shaped one of history's most fascinating leaders.
The Roosevelt Foundation: A Family of Contrasts and Influences
The Battle for Breath: Asthma as Character Forge
Expanding Horizons: European Adventures and Harvard Years
Tragedy's Crucible: Death and Rebirth in the Badlands
Political Awakening: The Reformer Emerges
Legacy: The Roosevelt Transformation and Family Destiny
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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