Colonel Roosevelt

De: Edmund Morris

Narrado por: Mark Deakins

New York Times best seller.

A New York Times notable book.

This biography by Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize - and National Book Award - winning author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex, marks the completion of a trilogy sure to stand as definitive.

Of all our great presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is the only one whose greatness increased out of office. What other president has written 40 books, hunted lions, founded a third political party, survived an assassin’s bullet, and explored an unknown river longer than the Rhine?

Packed with more adventure, variety, drama, humor, and tragedy than a big novel, yet documented down to the smallest fact, this masterwork recounts the last decade of perhaps the most amazing life in American history.

©2010 Edmund Morris; 2010 Random House Audio (P)2010 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Hair-raising...awe-inspiring...a worthy close to a trilogy sure to be regarded as one of the best studies not just of any president, but of any American.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

"One of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment." (The New York Times Book Review)

"Colonel Roosevelt is compelling reading, and [Edmund] Morris is a brilliant biographer who practices his art at the highest level...A moving, beautifully rendered account.” (Fred Kaplan, The Washington Post)

Wonderful book, wonderful narrator

I was happy to see the narrator return for the 3rd book. So glad I chose these books.

Great Story

An amazing book that speaks to the true character of Teddy Roosevelt - A Must Read for those who love history

“Colonel Roosevelt” Is a Superb Biography

TR Roosevelt was a fascinating man and continues to be so to this day. Edmund Morris brings him to life and the Reader gives the listener the sense that Roosevelt is speaking.

Thoroughly enjoyable!

Fantastic writing and narration

I am pleased to have just finished Morris’ three books on TR. Finding interest in American history later in life, Morris’ work provided so many fascinating events that shaped our country. Mark Deakins’ narration was incredible. Made me feel like I was actually listening to TR first hand. Well done to both the author and narrator.

well written and well researched.

I sometimes find it hard to get through a biography, but this series was well written and in a way that still let me see the forest of Teddy Roosevelt while describing each tree of his life in turn.

The World's Most Interesting Man...

This was an exceptional (and long awaited...though worth the wait) conclusion to Edmund Morris' Trilogy on Theodore Roosevelt.

Book is fantastic, I recommend the first two before reading (The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex).

Also, the narration is excellent.

The Trilogy is a must listen to for anyone even remotely interested in history, take the time to listen to the life of someone who could truly be referred to as:

"The World's Most Interesting Man..."

A great biography

If you could sum up Colonel Roosevelt in three words, what would they be?

complex, driven personality

What was one of the most memorable moments of Colonel Roosevelt?

His pain over Quentin's death in the war.

Any additional comments?

I read all 3 books of this biography, and enjoyed them greatly.

I didn't want it to end

Much better having the original narrator back to pay homage to one of the most amazing Man and President to set foot on this great land .

Very fair and comprehensive story of TR

This is by far the best biography series I have read Morris paints a realistic picture of this great man in such way that you are passionately drawn into TR’s history and are freed from the revisionist glasses that so often color the modern reader’s view of the past. You must read all three volumes for the full impact.
The narrator was perfect. His reading made the words jump off of the page and come to life. His interpretation of TR was brilliant. I wish he had been the narrator for volume two but really enjoyed his performance in one and three.

Great story of a great man

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. great writer, great reader. get this book.