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FDR

By: Jean Edward Smith
Narrated by: Marc Cashman
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One of today's premier biographers, Jean Edward Smith, has written a modern, comprehensive, indeed ultimate book on the epic life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

This is a portrait painted in broad strokes and fine details. We see how Roosevelt's restless energy, fierce intellect, personal magnetism, and ability to project effortless grace permitted him to master countless challenges throughout his life. Smith recounts FDR's personal battles and also tackles head-on and in depth the numerous failures and miscues of Roosevelt's political career.

Summing up Roosevelt's legacy, Smith gives us the clearest picture yet of how this quintessential Knickerbocker aristocrat became the common man's president. The result is a powerful account that adds fresh perspectives and draws profound conclusions about a man whose story is widely known but far less understood. Written for the general public and scholars alike, FDR is a stunning biography in every way worthy of its subject.

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Winner - Francis Parkman Prize, 2008

"A magisterial biography...the author's eloquent synthesis of FDR's complex and compelling life is remarkably executed and a joy to read." (Publishers Weekly)
Comprehensive Biography • Detailed Historical Account • Pleasant Voice • Inspirational Leader • Engaging Narrative Flow
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Well written. Historically accurate. Great narration. Thoroughly documented. Excellent insites not only into FDR, but also Churchill and Stalin.

Excellent book!

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FDR is a very comprehensive look in to the Roosevelt presidency. perfect for any student of history, it went in to detail only a history nerd can appreciate.

Great Read!

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so much content helped me grow closer to the subject at hand. I have been a forever fan of FDR for his role as president and his major impact he made as a politician, and war leader.

he is by far the most respected president I have the pleasure of honoring by naming my children after him and his brethren.

the story was lengthy but worth it. story details no other biography has given, down to his character, reactions to others and his penmanship. I have grown closer to the subject thanks to this title. a beautiful world he lived in, and I'm most appreciative to the narrator for his style and pitch to be so pleasant throughout.

a full life biography down to the everyday details

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I really loved the book, it was informative and entertaining. And the narrator was good.

stimulating

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the author does a fantastic job of telling the story and finishing bits and pieces of each story before moving on to different aspects of FDR's Legacy. some of the other reviews here criticized the method in which she tells the story but I found it to be fantastic.

outstanding book

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An excellent book delivered perfectly, with solid pacing and no irritating vocal tics. I highly recommend.

Very well delivered

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A good overview of FDR'S life, focusing mostly on years up to presidency. Performed well.

Arc of FDR life

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Absolutely loved the production of this biography. i had been meaning to read this biography but couldn't get the time to sit down and do it so I decided to listen to it on my morning runs. Best 42 hours I have spent ove4 a course of a month or two

Excellent biography

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get the kindle so you can mark your favorite passages. One of the best biographies I've ever enjoyed.

Perfect

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Loved it !! Very historically accurate and entertaining as well . Would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in FDR.

A very well written and performed book!!!

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