This book has been on my to-read list for a very long time, largely because it has so many pages and the content is incredibly dense. I finally buckled down and read it; I am immensely glad that I did. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt is a masterpiece of a biography that - though long - is never tedious. Even as larger-than-life as Roosevelt is, Morris manages to express these characteristics while maintaining Roosevelt’s humanity. I liked Roosevelt before I read this book, and now I must confess I am somewhat enamored with him.

Anyone who enjoys history will enjoy this book. Please don’t be frightened away by its length, especially since there is a sequel that is equally as large! Highly recommended.