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Mornings on Horseback: The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life and the Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt | 
 enlarge | Author: David Mccullough
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 5991
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 370
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 14.5 x 9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0671447548
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.9110924
EAN: 9780671447540
ASIN: 0671447548
Publication Date: May 12, 1982
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Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as "a masterpiece" (John A. Gable, Newsday), it is the winner of the Los Angeles Times 1981 Book Prize for Biography and the National Book Award for Biography. Written by David McCullough, the author of Truman, this is the story of a remarkable little boy, seriously handicapped by recurrent and almost fatal asthma attacks, and his struggle to manhood: an amazing metamorphosis seen in the context of the very uncommon household in which he was raised.The father is the first Theodore Roosevelt, a figure of unbounded energy, enormously attractive and selfless, a god in the eyes of his small, frail namesake. The mother, Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt, is a Southerner and a celebrated beauty, but also considerably more, which the book makes clear as never before. There are sisters Anna and Corinne, brother Elliott (who becomes the father of Eleanor Roosevelt), and the lovely, tragic Alice Lee, TR's first love. All are brought to life to make "a beautifully told story, filled with fresh detail", wrote The New York Times Book Review. A book to be read on many levels, it is at once an enthralling story, a brilliant social history and a work of important scholarship which does away with several old myths and breaks entirely new ground. It is a book about life intensely lived, about family love and loyalty, about grief and courage, about "blessed" mornings on horseback beneath the wide blue skies of the Badlands.
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 Good Read August 13, 2008
I thought I knew much about Theodore Roosevelt before I read this book, but learned even more about him and find that he is an inspiration, the way he got over all the troubles that he had as a young child.
A very good book. Entertaining and informative.
An early McCullough Gem July 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
One of McCullough's early books, 'Mornings on Horseback' may surprise readers more accustomed to the author's definitive treatments of Harry Truman or John Adams. The intentions of 'Mornings on Horseback' are slightly more modest than either of those books: it documents only Theodore Roosevelt's early life and does not attempt to be the last word as a biography of this great American president. And yet, it is no less a book for that. McCullough deftly traces the young TRs transformation from a sickly, introverted child of a wealthy New York family to a robust, confident adult ready to tackle the vast promise of America. Using family letters and diaries--and drawing on his incomparable knowledge of American history and culture--McCullough brings TR to life as a vivid, compelling, and surprisingly poignant figure. A great read....One only wishes that McCullough had gone on to do a full multi-volume TR opus. (Perhaps there's still time.) Anyway, if you like McCullough, you'll love this book. Read it!
 Mornings on Horseback July 5, 2008
This is the wonderful story of the personal life of Theodore Roosevelt. If you love American history and admire TR, this is a must-read. I have bought it for members of my family who can't get enough of this man. We have read the biographies of him that lean heavily on his public service. Mornings on Horseback is about his family, heartaches, personality, and heart. I loved it.
This Book Answers: What made Teddy Roosevelt Tick? June 10, 2008
Teddy was a small frail asthmatic child whose iron will and loving family helped transform him into one of the most powerful leaders of all time.
This is truly an inspirational book that lets us peek behind the curtain of an upper class family in the late 1800's. Teddy was blessed with two loving parents who nurtured him with the things he needed to grow into an amazing human being.
His mother was a beautiful lady who was always there for him. His father would take Teddy on long rides in the country when he had bouts of asthma and encourage him to work out and become stronger.
Teddy had an insatiable curiosity about nature as a child. He read constantly about wildlife and insects and become a serious collector.
Roosevelt's life was not without tragedy. When he was in his early twenties he lost both his mother to illness and his young wife at childbirth all within a 24 hour period. He loved them both deeply and was shattered.
Immediately afterwards he gave his new child to a sister and moved out west in search of himself. At first he was disliked and considered a dandy by cowboys because of his snobbishness. But, he soon gained their respect by enduring the same hardships and by accepting them for who they were.
I read this book some time ago and it is still one of my favorite books. David McCullough not only thoroughly gathers facts and data for this work, he brings to life a different time and recreates the feelings, emotions, thoughts and attitudes of the Roosevelt family.
Overall this is an incredible book!
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McCullough never disappoints.... June 9, 2008
`Mornings on Horseback' by David McCullough
Once again, Mr. McCullough delivers a superbly researched, compulsively readable historical account; this issue focused on the young Theodore Roosevelt. This work examines the Roosevelt family origins in America and rise to national prominence; TR's father and his philanthropic works; a young Theodore struggling with asthma in an age when proper treatment was as yet far from effective; an insular family and the dynamic within; and finally to TR as a young, adventurous adult coping with devastating loss.
`Mornings on Horseback' will be as enjoyable to the individual seeking an intro to Theodore Roosevelt as it will to the TR aficionado. As usual, David McCullough's brilliant style shines through and captivates the reader from the first page to last. One note: if you're looking for a comprehensive bio of TR, this is not it. This book covers Theodore's early years but does not go so far as to delve into his ambitions for high political office. Nevertheless, this is a masterful book that is sure to bring enjoyment to any lover of history.
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