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The Old Lion

A Novel of Theodore Roosevelt

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The Old Lion

By: Jeff Shaara
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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In one of his most accomplished, compelling novels yet, acclaimed New York Times bestseller Jeff Shaara accomplishes what only the finest historical fiction can do: He brings to life one of the most consequential figures in U.S. history—Theodore Roosevelt—peeling back the many-layered history of the man and the country he personified.

From the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, from the waning days of the rugged frontier of a young country to the emergence of a modern, industrial nation exerting its power on the world stage, Theodore Roosevelt embodied both the myth and reality of the country he loved and led.

From his upbringing in the rarefied air of New York society of the late 19th century to his time in rough-and-tumble world of the Badlands in the Dakotas, from his rise from political obscurity to Assistant Secretary of the Navy, from national hero as the leader of the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War to his accidental rise to the Presidency itself, Roosevelt embodied the complex, often contradictory, image of America itself.

In gripping prose, Shaara tells the story of the man who both defined and created the modern United States.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2022 Jeff Shaara (P)2022 Macmillan Audio
Biographical Fiction Fiction Roosevelt Family United States American History War
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Great story about a great man!

I got to know Teddy Roosevelt much more and his amazing life and times. He was an outstanding man and president. Wish we could find more like he and his nephew, FDR!

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Bully good

Great Bio-Novel historically on target. Performance was exceptionally good. Well done writing and production all round.

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Different from some of his other work

I am a fan of Jeff Shaara’s work and have read numerous books of his revolving around different wars, but this is the first book which follows a single character. It caught me by surprise, but I loved absolutely every minute, I learned more about President Roosevelt than I have learned any history class. It makes me respect this president even more and solidly put him in my top five presidents of all time.

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Fascinating

If your on the fence and don’t know if it’s entertaining or not, it is! Listen asap! Such a great character in American history!

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Great

Great book! Another gem written by Jeff Sharra and another great performance by Paul Michael

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Fantastic Story of a Great American

A+ audio book, interesting stories of an amazing life. This book needs to be a movie!

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Delightful

What a wonderful man and Christian. I thought the life of the president was just marvelous. What our world would have been if he had been president in 1912.

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Too short

Great book, I wanted more! Could have been another 150 pages (few more hours) or more! Still a great listen.

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Jeff Shaara does it again

Bringing history to life best describes Jeff Shaara. This book, like so many of his, teaches a complex subject, enthusiastically. Great listen. Highly recommend.

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Another Triumph!

A terrific novel by Jeff Shaara about the life of Teddy Roosevelt, a larger than life figure who’s life was truly legendary! Highly recommended! Grade: A

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