INTRODUCTION - ROOSEVELT'S CENTURIONS (SPOILER THREAD)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Virginia you were never on the list. Glad that you are joining the discussion with your own book. I suspect Amazon made a big mistake. We do not know when this book will have a release date.

[Virginia]

And I'd say, from their silence, Amazon doesn't know the release date either, they had their optimism blown from lack of delivery/release date in that notice I had received.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks, I do not have good news. Random House has stated that "we'll have to hold off indefinitely on the Roosevelt Centurions discussion."

I have no other information, etc.

Therefore, I have placed the Amazon published date of May 2014 as the potential release date. I am sorry for anybody's disappointment but I do not have any additional information and I did ask for an explanation to give all of you.

I am sure that no other additional details will be forthcoming since this is a public group and we would not be receiving that kind of internal data. Any publisher would consider that private data.

However, it is obvious that there have to be some serious concerns or rewriting, etc. which is being done and all of that takes a massive amount of time - hence the delay.

But of course these are just hypotheses on my end; I honestly have not received any explanation aside from "we'll have to hold off indefinitely on the Roosevelt Centurions discussion."

Since even the Amazon date is two years out, I think it would be best to get a new list together at that time; people move etc., addresses change and it would be a shame to have books sent out which would not be received by the intended recipients.

When the time comes - I will contact all folks on the list to verify addresses and see if they are still interested; and of course all of you will have the right of first refusal when and if the time comes.

I am hoping to hear that when and if the book is released that we will still be getting the advanced copies - I hope so even if it is two years out! But I have received no guarantee whatsoever that this will be the case.

I know that so many of you were really looking forward to the release as was I. I do hope that the author is OK because even his website lists the May 2012 date. Persico is such a favorite for so many of us so I know we wish the author well.

But for now, there is plenty of time to add some other great books to your Fall 2012 reading list. It does not appear that this book will be one of them at this time.

Thanks folks for your understanding. Really and truly - Random House has been most gracious with their offering of the book Enemies as a substitute which many of you received and also Catherine the Great. RH has been most generous.

by Tim Weiner

by Robert K. Massie

UPDATE: I just noticed that on June 23, 2012 at the FDR library that Joseph Persico was the keynote speaker and did a reading from this book so the delay is rather peculiar.

9th Annual Roosevelt Reading Festival
June 20, 2012 in News & Events | Tags: Reading Festival
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host its ninth annual Roosevelt Reading Festival on Saturday, June 23, 2012. The Reading Festival will be held in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. All Roosevelt Reading Festival activities are open to the public free of charge.

In six concurrent sessions taking place throughout the day, twelve authors of recently published works that draw upon the Roosevelt Library archives, or focus on the Roosevelt era, will present author talks followed by question-and-answer sessions and book signings. Copies of all of the authors’ books will be available for sale in the New Deal Store located in the Wallace Center. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts for attendees.

This year’s Roosevelt Reading Festival authors include:

Special Afternoon Presentation:
Persico, Joseph E.
Roosevelt’s Centurions: FDR and the Commanders He Led to Victory in World War II
Random House, 2012

Bodnar, John
The “Good War” in American Memory
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010

Davis, Ren and Helen
Our Mark on This Land: A Guide to the Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in America’s Parks
McDonald & Woodward, 2011

de Kay, James Tertius
Roosevelt’s Navy: The Education of a Warrior President, 1882-1920
Pegasus, 2012

Hiltzik, Michael
The New Deal: A Modern History
Free Press, 2011

Huddle, Mark A., ed.
Roi Ottley’s World War II: The Lost Diary of an African American Journalist
University Press of Kansas, 2011

Knepper, Cathy
Jersey Justice: The Story of the Trenton Six
Rivergate Books, 2011

McLaughlin, John J.
General Albert C. Wedemeyer: America’s Unsung Strategist in World War II
Casemate, 2012

Robinson, Greg
After Camp: Portraits in Midcentury Japanese American Life and Politics
University of California Press, 2012

Shirley, Craig
December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World
Thomas Nelson, 2011

Smith, Jean Edward
Eisenhower in War and Peace
Random House, 2012

Stuckey, Mary E.
Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity
University Press of Kansas, 2004

by Mary E. Stuckey (no photo)

by Jean Edward Smith

by Craig Shirley (no photo)

by Greg Robinson (no photo)

by John J. McLaughlin (no photo)

by Cathy Knepper (no photo)

by Roi Ottley (no photo)

by Michael Hiltzik (no photo)

Roosevelt's Navy: The Education of a Warrior President, 1882-1920 (no cover) by James Tertius de Kay (no photo)

by Ren Davis (no photo)

by John Bodnar (no photo)

by Joseph E. Persico

[Mike]

Very strange. The author's website still has the May 2012 date and there are reviews posted online. There must have been a major flaw somewhere.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks, it appears that this book will be coming this May. Just a heads up.

[Samuel]

Is it still the same people who will be receiving a copy of the book to discuss? If so, do you need any information from us again since it has been delayed so long?

Thanks,

Sam

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

If you were accepted the first go around then Random House still has the list - but let me safely check that this is the case. Good point.

[Peter]

Is it still possible to get on the list? I don't think I was on GoodReads when this thread got started

[Clayton]

I am so looking forward to reading and discussing this book. Roosevelt is one of my favorite Presidents of all time. He and Eleanor as a team were unbeatable. The men he surrounded himself with were the greatest of their time. Thanks for letting me participate in this discussion.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No the process for getting the book ended a year ago. (smile) But when it comes out which will be right around when we kick off the discussion, you will be able to get the book on Amazon or in bookstores, etc.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Clayton wrote: "I am so looking forward to reading and discussing this book. Roosevelt is one of my favorite Presidents of all time. He and Eleanor as a team were unbeatable. The men he surrounded himself with wer..."

No problem Clayton...we have not gotten the books yet - but I think that the date is looking much more solid.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Received confirmation that book is coming and will be sent in the next couple of weeks. Will post when I get the exact date when the books have been actually placed in the mail.

I am sure that all of you who have waited so long will be very excited. Since it has been so long I will send all of the lucky recipients of this offer a personal note to give them a heads up and to ask them to check this thread for further details.

[Alisa]

Great news, Bentley. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Yes, very good news - we will be given full editions and not ARCs so that is wonderful news since the full editions usually have all of the bells and whistles in them.

[Bryan]

Yahoo. I plan to read it

[Lewis]

Thanks so much for the update! Looking forward to reading and discussing the book.
Lewis C.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

This is indeed great news. Lewis, your name and full address are already in RH's hands so remove your address from message 169 for your privacy sake.

[Francie]

I plan to read. Look forward to it.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Glad to have you Francie.

[Katy]

I will join in also for this read.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Great to have you join in as well Kathy. We have been waiting a long time for this event.

[Michelle]

Excited to finally be getting it. Really looking forward to reading it.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

So are we - I thought this release might never come - but here we are so close.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

THE BOOKS ARE IN THE MAIL AND ON THEIR WAY TO ALL LUCKY RECIPIENTS OF THIS FREE BOOK OFFER. THANK YOU RANDOM HOUSE.

ALL, ON ONE OF THE ROOSEVELT'S CENTURION THREADS - WHEN YOU GET THE BOOK - LET ME KNOW ASAP.

I HAVE MINE AND AM ACTIVELY PREPARING FOR THE DISCUSSION.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

List for Group Discussion of Roosevelt's Centurions: - LUCKY RECIPIENTS OF FREE BOOK OFFER

1. Bentley- received book May 11, 2013 and is doing a happy dance.
2. Alisa - received book May 18, 2013
3. Beatrice
4. Bryan C. - received book May 13, 2013
5. Jill H. - received book May 13, 2013
6. Mark M. - received book May 15, 2013
7. Craig S. - received book May 15, 2013
8. Phil B.
9. Svetlana K.
10.Lewis C. - received book on May 13, 2013
11.Germaine H. - received book on May 13, 2013
12.Michelle H. - received book on May 14, 2013
13. Sara N.
14. Allison M.
15. Mike G.
16.Cynthia F. - received book on May 14, 2013
17.Kristen B.
18.Larry M.
19.Karolyn T.
20.Sal V.
21.Chris J. - received book on May 17, 2013
22. Bradley McK.
23. Nathan C.
24. Samuel David C. - received book on May 18, 2013
25. Michelle F. - received book on May 17, 2013
26. Andrea
27. Bill A. - received book on May 17, 2013
28.Rebecca Ha.
29.Stephen D.
30.Don F.
31.Clayton B. - received May 14, 2013

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

New York and New Jersey have received or are in the process of receiving their books this weekend (May 13, 2013). New York, Virgina, West Virginia, Georgia and Florida, Tennessee, Washington state have their books.

[G]

I live in the New York area and have not received the book this weekend. I will let you know when I do. In the meantime, I am going through the very excellent glossary.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Great G - we are starting to build it early and we have some folks training in glossary development in advance of the kick off. So enjoy. I am sure you will get it soon. I got mine as soon as they arrived in the RH office and then the very next day - I heard that all of the remainder of the books went out. So yours is going to hit your doorstep I imagine very soon - maybe Monday - but keep us posted.

We ask that all listed recipients tell us immediately if they have received the book so that we do not have to go chasing around trying to find out who has the book and who does not. Most of the time the mailings are flawless - but there have been a couple of times (three books in total) that got lost in the post office, mangled by the post office or no forwarding address - and the books never made it to their intended parties. In all of these cases, Random House was very kind to us and shipped out additional copies that did arrive - but if we do not know then we cannot help.

So keep us posted and tell us when yours arrives. I am assuming you are listed as number 11 in the list. (Confirmed - still waiting for book in NY)

[G]

Yes, I am number 11. Thanks

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

New York and New Jersey have received or are in the process of receiving their books this weekend (May 13, 2013). Some folks have reported not receiving their book yet and they are also in the New York area. Another New York state recipient has indicated that they have received their book. West Virginia has received its book. Virginia has started to receive their books.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

FOLKS DO NOT LET ME HAVE TO CHASE YOU DOWN - LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE GOTTEN THE BOOK.

[Bryan]

Got the book tonight

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Wonderful, thanks.

[Clayton]

Received my book this morning.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Great Clayton - Terrific - See after a whole year - we did not forget about you. (smile)

[Cynthia]

I received the book last night, Bentley. Thank you.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I thought you might have gotten it, Cynthia and was waiting for your post since I know you are a NY person.

Glad you posted and told us as soon as you did.

[Michelle]

I am thrilled, I received my copy today!! Thank you so much!!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Great news and you are welcome.

[Clayton]

Cynthia wrote: "I received the book last night, Bentley. Thank you."Thank you very much. I am really excited about this book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

We are too.

[Lewis]

I received the book today. Looking forward to it!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Tremendous Lewis, so are we. Thank you for letting us know so we can track the book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

New York and New Jersey have received their books this past weekend (May 13, 2013). Therefore, New York, New Jersey, Virgina, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Dakota, Iowa, Texas (one person) and North Carolina have their books.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Per the terms and conditions for receiving books from the History Book Club - we ask that folks post that they have received their book asap so that we are assured of its delivery. Sometimes books go awry and in a couple of instances we were able to send out replacement books. We do not want to have to chase you down.

The t's and c's were to let us know as soon as you got the book, and that you would read, discuss, participate in Q&A, post, review.

The first step is to let us know that you have the book. If you are on this list we need to hear from you:


2. Beatrice S. (Calif)
3. Phil B. - (Texas)
4. Svetlana K (Oregon)
5. Sara N (Kansas)
6. Allison M (Virginia)
7. Mike G (Virginia)
8. Kristin B (Kansas)
9. Larry M (South Dakota)
10. Karolyn T (Illinois)
11. Sal V (Calif)

13. Bradley M (Virgina)
14. Nathan C (North Carolina)


17. Andrea (Massachusetts)

19. Rebecca Ha (Minnesota)
20. Stephen D (Texas)
21. Don F (Louisiana)

Please post on one of these threads indicating that you received the book as soon as you get it. Thank you.

[Bill]

Just got mine today !

[Michelle]

Just got todays mail and I still have not received my copy yet. I have been looking for it everyday!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I am sure that it will reach you soon Michelle - other Texas folks have gotten their book but we will monitor this and see what happens - let us give it a few days. There were four of you in Texas and I have heard from only one other Texan who has received theirs.

@Bill - Terrific and you are in New York - I thought you would have received it sooner but this is good news.

[Chris]

I got mine!! Thank you, so excited!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Wonderful, South Dakota/Iowa is on the map. Thank you for letting me know Chris.