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Happy Presidents‘ Day* to those who celebrate.

Some good ones who must be looking on in horror at what we‘ve become, and some bad ones who must be patting themselves on the back for their part in getting us here.

IMHO part of the job of President is respecting the people who work for you. ALL of them. In this time of “narratives over facts,” starting tomorrow I‘ll share a few narratives about my experience as a longtime federal employee.

Doris Kearns Goodwin brings the Presidents and journalists of the Progressive era alive in all of their strengths and foibles. Theodore Roosevelt comes across as a thoroughbred…always antsy for more, in love with physical stamina and hardship, reckless, and looking for a fight. Taft appears more of the loyal, plodding, draft horse who accomplishes perhaps more but with less showmanship. The advances of the era were many and profound.

“Alice was always ready for adventure.“

A fun look at Alice Roosevelt, the adventurous daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt.

To teach with this book you can discuss individuality and the impact of family expectations.

I really loved this book and the dynamic relationship these two ended up having!

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Telling of the discovery of a tributary of the Amazon River by Theodore Roosevelt in 1914. Written so well. I loved this and all of the facts about how difficult the Amazon rainforest is. I now have a new outlook on Theodore Roosevelt as well. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Up next on audio 🎧 (I checked out a hard copy to see maps/photos/etc.)

My first by this author…looking forward to it!

I am posting one book per day from my extensive, and ever growing, TBR shelves. Some are new and some are old, some were gifts and some I don't even remember why I bought them.
Day 17
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