First published 1954
Teddy Roosevelt starts as a sickly boy in a wealthy New York family. His father pushes him to build his strength through exercise and outdoor adventures. The weak child transforms himself through determination and hard work. He studies nature, collects specimens, and reads voraciously about the world beyond his privileged upbringing. Teddy faces the challenge of overcoming his physical limitations while developing the bold spirit that will define his character. Foster shows how a frail boy discovers the courage and energy that will carry him through life. The story captures the early years that shaped one of America's most dynamic leaders. Readers see Teddy learning to fight his own battles and finding the inner fire that refuses to accept defeat.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, transformation
Setting: New York
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
Library Binding · Franklin Watts