The Strenuous Life

Essays and Addresses of Theodore Roosevelt

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Read by Bob Neufeld

English · 1906 · 7h 24m · Politics, Essays & Short Works, Biography & Autobiography

4.6 (114 reviews)

This book is a collection of Theodore Roosevelt’s published commentaries and public addresses on the general theme of the requirements for individual and collective success in the personal, civic, political, and social arenas. (Introduction by Bob Neufeld)

Chapters

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01 - The Strenuous Life 36:38 Read by Bob Neufeld
02 - Expansion and Peace 22:53 Read by Bob Neufeld
03 - Latitude and Longitude Among Reformers 34:57 Read by Bob Neufeld
04 - Fellow-Feeling As A Political Factor 36:26 Read by Bob Neufeld
05 - Civic Helpfulness 28:47 Read by Bob Neufeld
06 - Character and Success 13:52 Read by Bob Neufeld
07 - The Eighth and Ninth Commandments in Politics 9:40 Read by Bob Neufeld
08 - The Best and the Good 8:31 Read by Bob Neufeld
09 - Promise and Performance 14:25 Read by Bob Neufeld
10 - The American Boy 15:14 Read by Bob Neufeld
11 - Military Preparedness and Unpreparedness 28:58 Read by Bob Neufeld
12 - Admiral Dewey 23:47 Read by Bob Neufeld
13 - Grant 28:49 Read by Bob Neufeld
14 - The Two Americas 19:58 Read by Bob Neufeld
15 - Manhood and Statehood 22:59 Read by Bob Neufeld
16 - Brotherhood and the Heroic Virtues 21:38 Read by Bob Neufeld
17 - National Duties 30:10 Read by Bob Neufeld
18 - The Labor Question 28:04 Read by Bob Neufeld
19 - Christian Citizenship 18:52 Read by Bob Neufeld

Reviews


(4 stars)

This is series of stump speeches given before and after the 1901 assassination of McKinley. It's mostly an exposition on civic and national duty, and an hagiography of American expansion and exceptionalism, but also a warning that our democracy can only endure if we hold our politicians to the highest standards of honesty and morality.

issues with the recording


(2.5 stars)

well-suited voice, beatuful to listen to. Damn good book too. i am facind crippling technical issues which severely affected my listening experience. I notice that every time i pause, the recording jumps a long time backward, causing me to re-listen to the same few pages again. there is a long period of empty recording at the tail end of chapters. Perhaps dynamic AD insertion messing up? my hardware keys for fast forward and rewind move me between chapters instead of moving 10 seconds back or 30 seconds forward. the overall listening experience is terrible. I recommend listening without pausing until these issues are fixed.


(5 stars)

Probably one of the best books I’ve read. Completely contradicts the liberal propaganda that is too prevalent in today’s America.

Stands the test of time


(5 stars)

TR was very well spoken and insightful. Many of his topics and powerful statements are as true now as they were when he first said them.

bully for you!


(5 stars)

Bully for you Bob Neufeld! This is great. Thank you for recording it!

Excellent reading!


(5 stars)

Perfect tone and voice or reading this novel! This is my go to or some of my favorite books.


(5 stars)

Brilliant, every man of the 21st century should hear this and act accordingly.

Great speeches..Timeless lessons from a great man..


(4 stars)