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In The Lion's Pride, Edward J. Renehan, Jr. vividly portrays the grand idealism, heroic bravery, and reckless abandon that Theodore Roosevelt both embodied and bequeathed to his children and the tragic fulfillment of that legacy on the battlefields of World War I. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unavailable materials, including letters and unpublished memoirs, The Lion's Pride takes us inside what is surely the most extraordinary family ever to occupy the White House. Theodore Roosevelt believed deeply that those who had been blessed with wealth, influence, and education were duty bound to lead, even perhaps especially if it meant risking their lives to preserve the ideals of democratic civilization. Teddy put his principles, and his life, to the test in Spanish American war, and raised his children to believe they could do no less. When America finally entered the "European conflict" in 1917, all four of his sons eagerly enlisted and used their influence not to avoid the front lines but to get there as quickly as possible. Their heroism in France and the Middle East matched their father's at San Juan Hill. All performed with selfless some said heedless courage: Two of the boys, Archie and Ted, Jr., were seriously wounded, and Quentin, the youngest, was killed in a dogfight with seven German planes. Thus, the war that Teddy had lobbied for so furiously brought home a grief that broke his heart. He was buried a few months after his youngest child. Filled with the voices of the entire Roosevelt family, The Lion's Pride gives us the most intimate and moving portrait ever published of the fierce bond between Teddy Roosevelt and his remarkable children.
Show moreIn The Lion's Pride, Edward J. Renehan, Jr. vividly portrays the grand idealism, heroic bravery, and reckless abandon that Theodore Roosevelt both embodied and bequeathed to his children and the tragic fulfillment of that legacy on the battlefields of World War I. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unavailable materials, including letters and unpublished memoirs, The Lion's Pride takes us inside what is surely the most extraordinary family ever to occupy the White House. Theodore Roosevelt believed deeply that those who had been blessed with wealth, influence, and education were duty bound to lead, even perhaps especially if it meant risking their lives to preserve the ideals of democratic civilization. Teddy put his principles, and his life, to the test in Spanish American war, and raised his children to believe they could do no less. When America finally entered the "European conflict" in 1917, all four of his sons eagerly enlisted and used their influence not to avoid the front lines but to get there as quickly as possible. Their heroism in France and the Middle East matched their father's at San Juan Hill. All performed with selfless some said heedless courage: Two of the boys, Archie and Ted, Jr., were seriously wounded, and Quentin, the youngest, was killed in a dogfight with seven German planes. Thus, the war that Teddy had lobbied for so furiously brought home a grief that broke his heart. He was buried a few months after his youngest child. Filled with the voices of the entire Roosevelt family, The Lion's Pride gives us the most intimate and moving portrait ever published of the fierce bond between Teddy Roosevelt and his remarkable children.
Show moreEdward J. Renehan, Jr., is the author of The Secret Six: The True Tale of the Men Who Conspired with John Brown and John Burroughs: An American Naturalist. He lives in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, with his wife and two children.
"In The Lion's Pride, Ed Renehan combines a vivid look at the bold,
maddening, irresistible personality of Theodore Roosevelt with the
little-known life stories of his four sons who risked everything
trying to become all he insisted they be. This is a beautifully
told tale, both heroic and harrowing."--Geoffrey C. Ward, author of
The Civil War and Before the Trumpet: Young Franklin Roosevelt
"An elegant, compelling history of Theodore Roosevelt and his four
sons, brimming with patriotism and pathos. A family saga of the
most extraordinary nature."--Douglas Brinkley, University of New
Orleans, author of The Magic Bus: An American Odyssey and editor of
The Portable Theodore Roosevelt
"A wonderful book about one of America's leading families. No
father, no son, no mother, no daughter could read it without tears.
The Roosevelts--not just TR but the whole family--are larger than
life, real heroes, the kind of men and women we would all like to
be. Recommended without reservation--and with heartfelt thanks to
Edward Renehan for a truly great read."--Stephen E. Ambrose, author
of Undaunted Courage and Citizen Soldiers
"Since this is the centennial of the Spanish-American War, books on
Theodore Roosevelt and his era have been falling like rain.
Renehan's book is not a political or military history, but for
those who aspire to a fuller understanding of Roosevelt's
character, it is vital. Despite his blistering public image,
Roosevelt was a gentle, if occasionally stern, parent who was
intimately involved in his children's daily lives. Of course, he
strove to inculcate them
with his ideas of honor and duty. Thus, he was deeply wounded and
guilt-stricken when his youngest child, Quentin, was killed in
aerial combat during WWI. Roosevelt was undoubtedly the dominant
figure in
his children's lives; Renehan's portraits of the children further
enrich a superb, real-life family saga."--Jay Freeman, Booklist
"Beguiling...Provide[s] a revealing portrait of the old Anglo-Saxon
elite that once dominated American society."--Robert W. Merry, The
New York Times Book Review
"An informative, well-written anecdotal account of the
Roosevelts...Recommended for academic and public libraries and
especially suitable for young adults."--Library Journal
"Renehan creates a story that is at once a family tragedy and the
denouement of a way of thinking...Through previously unpublished
family papers, judiciously chosen facts, and a moving narrative
that skillfully parallels the personal and political, Renehan
reveals a great deal about American society and politics, and about
the culture of war. But most of all, he tells a sad story of the
end of an era and the end of a man."--Publishers Weekly
(starred
review)
"A warm, poignant picture of the relationship between Theodore
Roosevelt and his six remarkable children, based on previously
unpublished family letters, papers, and interviews...An unusual
view of the human side of an extraordinary public figure."--Kirkus
Reviews
"Renehan has a sure instinct for human interest. This engaging
account of Theodore Roosevelt's idealization of military values and
its effect on his children should appeal to historians and the
general public alike, for it cuts to the core of the human
experience through the eyes of an entire family."--William H.
Harbaugh, author of Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of
Theodore Roosevelt
"An elegant, compelling history of Theodore Roosevelt and his four
sons, brimming with patriotism and pathos. A family saga of the
most extraordinary nature."--Douglas Brinkley, author of The Majic
Bus: An American Odyssey and editor of The Portable Theodore
Roosevelt
"Edward J. Renehan's insightful [volume] examines a small but
poignant slice of the Roosevelt story...The Lion's Pride will have
strong appeal to anyone who enjoys reading about Roosevelt or World
War I. And it should resonate with any parent who has seen a
son--or a daughter--off to war."--Harry Merritt, Bookpage
"Engrossing, well-written, poignant."--The Plain Dealer
"Edward Renehan has the gift of few biographers, allowing his
affection for the subject to shine through."--American
Statesman
"The details of the Roosevelts' boisterous family and public
life...make this book especially memorable. [It] adds new
dimensions to the fascinating and complex person who was Theodore
Roosevelt."--Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail
"In The Lion's Pride, Ed Renehan combines a vivid look at the bold, maddening, irresistible personality of Theodore Roosevelt with the little-known life stories of his four sons who risked everything trying to become all he insisted they be. This is a beautifully told tale, both heroic and harrowing."--Geoffrey C. Ward, author of The Civil War and Before the Trumpet: Young Franklin Roosevelt "An elegant, compelling history of Theodore Roosevelt and his four sons, brimming with patriotism and pathos. A family saga of the most extraordinary nature."--Douglas Brinkley, University of New Orleans, author of The Magic Bus: An American Odyssey and editor of The Portable Theodore Roosevelt "A wonderful book about one of America's leading families. No father, no son, no mother, no daughter could read it without tears. The Roosevelts--not just TR but the whole family--are larger than life, real heroes, the kind of men and women we would all like to be. Recommended without reservation--and with heartfelt thanks to Edward Renehan for a truly great read."--Stephen E. Ambrose, author of Undaunted Courage and Citizen Soldiers "Since this is the centennial of the Spanish-American War, books on Theodore Roosevelt and his era have been falling like rain. Renehan's book is not a political or military history, but for those who aspire to a fuller understanding of Roosevelt's character, it is vital. Despite his blistering public image, Roosevelt was a gentle, if occasionally stern, parent who was intimately involved in his children's daily lives. Of course, he strove to inculcate them with his ideas of honor and duty. Thus, he was deeply wounded and guilt-stricken when his youngest child, Quentin, was killed in aerial combat during WWI. Roosevelt was undoubtedly the dominant figure in his children's lives; Renehan's portraits of the children further enrich a superb, real-life family saga."--Jay Freeman, Booklist "Beguiling...Provide[s] a revealing portrait of the old Anglo-Saxon elite that once dominated American society."--Robert W. Merry, The New York Times Book Review "An informative, well-written anecdotal account of the Roosevelts...Recommended for academic and public libraries and especially suitable for young adults."--Library Journal "Renehan creates a story that is at once a family tragedy and the denouement of a way of thinking...Through previously unpublished family papers, judiciously chosen facts, and a moving narrative that skillfully parallels the personal and political, Renehan reveals a great deal about American society and politics, and about the culture of war. But most of all, he tells a sad story of the end of an era and the end of a man."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A warm, poignant picture of the relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and his six remarkable children, based on previously unpublished family letters, papers, and interviews...An unusual view of the human side of an extraordinary public figure."--Kirkus Reviews "Renehan has a sure instinct for human interest. This engaging account of Theodore Roosevelt's idealization of military values and its effect on his children should appeal to historians and the general public alike, for it cuts to the core of the human experience through the eyes of an entire family."--William H. Harbaugh, author of Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt "An elegant, compelling history of Theodore Roosevelt and his four sons, brimming with patriotism and pathos. A family saga of the most extraordinary nature."--Douglas Brinkley, author of The Majic Bus: An American Odyssey and editor of The Portable Theodore Roosevelt "Edward J. Renehan's insightful [volume] examines a small but poignant slice of the Roosevelt story...The Lion's Pride will have strong appeal to anyone who enjoys reading about Roosevelt or World War I. And it should resonate with any parent who has seen a son--or a daughter--off to war."--Harry Merritt, Bookpage "Engrossing, well-written, poignant."--The Plain Dealer "Edward Renehan has the gift of few biographers, allowing his affection for the subject to shine through."--American Statesman "The details of the Roosevelts' boisterous family and public life...make this book especially memorable. [It] adds new dimensions to the fascinating and complex person who was Theodore Roosevelt."--Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail
Renehan takes full advantage of unpublished Roosevelt papers to produce a remarkable portrait of the 26th president and his family. Roosevelt's belief that wealth conveys social responsibility was demonstrated in the Rough Riders' conduct in the Spanish-American War, which became a model for five of his children and others who served in World War I. Roosevelt was also the epitome of inclusive liberal republicanism. Narrator John McDonough, with his deep, rich bass, has a marvelous empathy with the heroic citizen-soldier who inspired a nation. This recording conveys the meaning of being a citizen in a democracy. Highly recommended. James L. Dudley, Westhampton Beach, NY Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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