Theodore Roosevelt: The Strenuous Life of an American Giant tells the story of one of the most energetic, influential, and controversial figures in American history. Born a fragile child who struggled with severe asthma, Roosevelt transformed himself through discipline, ambition, grief, adventure, and relentless willpower.
From Harvard and the Dakota Badlands to the Rough Riders, the New York governorship, the White House, and the world stage, this book explores Roosevelt's life, deeds, triumphs, and contradictions. It presents the reformer who challenged corruption and corporate power, the conservationist who protected America's natural treasures, the president who reshaped executive leadership, and the imperial strategist behind Big Stick diplomacy.