In reviewing books to be released this year I noted that the third and final book of Edmund Morris's trio of Roosevelt books is due out in the fall. I decided that the time would be now to get going on reading about the life of this President. This the first in the set is a great book. Taking us from Roosevelt's birth and rise until he hears the news of McKinley's death and his impending taking of the highest office we learn much about Roosevelt.
What stands out is his incredible bravery, ethical behavior and steadfast honor. Roosevelt grew as he got older and was even as a Republican perhaps one of the few who understood that while he disagreed with the populist rage of the times that perhaps the best way to deal with it would be for the Republican party to address the issues being raised. Today's parties could all learn something from him. This increasingly open minded, ethical man has to be considered as the first modern President and one of the greatest this country ever had.
I look forward to Volume !! immensely.
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