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That's Colonel Roosevelt!

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At long last, Edmund Morris completes his trilogy of
Teddy Roosevelt!

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  1. avrdsJuly 25, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    I hope Robert can rejoin us soon. This one and the Chernow should make for great discussions in the fall/winter.

    Thanks for the alert.

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  2. James FergusonAugust 1, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    It would be great to get Robert back in the mix. I haven't heard from him in awhile. This is a book that would definitely draw his interest.

    I loved Morris' first book on TR. Theodore Rex didn't quite measure up, but was still a lot of fun to read.

    Morris is such a good writer. He was even able to make something out of Reagan, albeit it appeared with his tongue nestled inside his cheek.

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  3. robertwhelanAugust 22, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Good Evening. This is anexperiment to see if I can get back into things. I chose this site becaue I recently exchangfd e mail with gintaras and it showed that although i'm slow, I can navigate and function fairly well.
    Hello avrds--its been over a year and I'm now retired and fully recovered except for poor eyesight. TR s father once told him that his mind was sperb, but his body was weak (astma). As i lay in a hospital bed last year--totally paralyzed I ewmembered what his father told him: YOU MUST MAKE YOUR BODY---and that helped me --encouraged me to walk and to re-learn everything--and I did--so TR and TR senior get my first post. I'll return in a couple of weeks--this took about ten minutes and I'm speeding up rapidly.....

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  4. robertwhelanAugust 22, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    GLORIOSKY!!!!!! IT WOTKED>>>>YEAH TEDDY!!!! I'm on my way back

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  5. avrdsAugust 22, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    HOORAY! Great news!

    Like TR's father, I knew you could do it!

    Gloriosky indeed!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Oh, a visit from Robert W. Now I know our conversations will be more delightful (and edifying) than ever. I hope you return whenever you please, sir, and may you please often.

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  7. JAbelAugust 23, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Robert when I saw the Glorisky! it brought a huge smile to my face.That is the old Robert back again.

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  8. JAbelAugust 23, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Geez I spelled Gloriosky wrong!

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  9. avrdsAugust 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    I'm willing to commit to reading the TR book when it comes out. It could be our December book and a celebration. Perfect way to start the new year!

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  10. TripplerAugust 23, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    So great to have Bob W back on board. Miracles do happen and let's hope that his health can be restored to 100% and better!

    :)


    TR book for December? Sounds good!

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  11. James FergusonAugust 25, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    All for one. Great to see you back on board, Robert. Really looking forward to Morris' final installment on TR.

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