To Rescue the American Spirit

Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower

By: Bret Baier

Narrated by: Bret Baier

New York Times Bestseller “This captivating portrayal of Teddy is Bret Baier’s gift to us. From Roosevelt’s resilience over tragedy to his heroism in war, from his midnight rambles as police commissioner to his dramatic fights for reform as governor and president, Baier summons the irrepressible spirit of the man. What an engaging storyteller! What a joy to read!” —Doris Kearns Goodwin

From #1 bestselling author and Fox News Channel’s Chief Political Anchor, a fresh and fascinating exploration of the extraordinary life of Teddy Roosevelt, revealing how his bold leadership thrust America onto the world stage and changed the course of world history.

"As Bret Baier shows in this wonderfully readable biography, Theodore Roosevelt has many lessons for today." —Walter Isaacson

There has never been a president like Theodore Roosevelt. An iconoclast shaped by fervent ideals, his early life seems ripped from the pages of an adventure novel: abandoning his place in the New York aristocracy, he was drawn to the thrill of the West, becoming an honorary cowboy who won the respect of the rough men of the plains, adopting their code of authenticity and courage. As a New York State legislator, he fought corruption and patronage. As New York City police commissioner, he walked the beat at night to hold his men accountable; and as New York governor, he butted heads with the old guard to bring fresh air to a state mired in political corruption. He was also a passionate naturalist, conservationist, and hunter who collected hundreds of specimens of birds and animals throughout his life. He was a soldier and commander who led a regiment of “Rough Riders” to victory in the Spanish-American War, a show of leadership and bravery that put him on the national map. As president, he brought energy, laughter, and bold ideas to the White House, pursuing a vigorous agenda that established America as a leader on the world stage —from advancing the Panama Canal, brokering peace with Russia, and taking on business elites.

Bret Baier’s exquisite book reveals the storied life of a leader whose passion, daring, and prowess left an indelible mark on the fabric of our country and reimagined the possibilities of the presidency.

The author provided a very in depth description of a great American.

The history of Teddy Roosevelt has always intrigued me but I never took the time to study his life as Brett does. His fascinating story was brought to life through Brett’s words. Every minute was captivating or built the story for the next great adventures. It was very interesting to listen to the political intrigue from that era and determine that nothing much has changed.

Great read

Very nice review of the life of a courageous Statesman. A recommended read! xx xxx xxxx

Well, written story of a fascinating man

It is very talented writing and entirely readable. The Roosevelt is a fascinating figure who Brent Baer seemed to capture that fascination with appropriate telling of Roosevelt stories to highlight his character and characteristics of his fearless actions and loyalty to the country he so loved. Brent captured Teddie Roosevelt’s faults as well and the robust way he loved his family. In fact, it was made clear that Roosevelt seemly couldn’t do anything unless it was done robustly.

Snapshot of an American hero

Good writing and performance. The technical performance was poor and it repositioned itself frequently without command making the listening difficult. Also, it was elementary in its observations and study. Some of the anecdotes were unique but many were just among the many covered in more thorough biographies. So it was good, but slightly disappointing.

Remarkable parallels to today’s political landscape

Bret Baier’s-To Rescue the American Spirit’s book on Teddy Roosevelt isn’t just a Great read or Listen (My Choice-Audible), but it bears remarkable parallels to our current Political Landscape.
I Highly Recommend It!

Top 10 Teddy Roosevelt Achievements

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