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The Leadership Journey

By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Narrated by: Dion Graham, Rufus Jones, Christian McKay, Graham Sibley, Doris Kearns Goodwin
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and leading historian Doris Kearns Goodwin comes a definitive middle grade guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson and how they became leaders.

Abraham Lincoln. Theodore Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Lyndon B. Johnson. They grew up and lived in very different worlds—Lincoln was poor and uneducated, his frontier cabin home deep in the harsh wilderness; Theodore Roosevelt hailed from an elegant home in the heart of New York City and traveled the world with his family; Franklin Roosevelt loved the outdoors surrounding his family’s rural estate where he was the center of attention; and Lyndon Johnson’s modest childhood home had no electricity or running water but provided a window into Texas politics.

So how did each of them do it—rise to become President of the United States? What did these four kids have individually—and have in common—that made them the ones to lead the country through some of its most turbulent times?

©2024 Doris Kearns Goodwin (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio Best of 2024 Biographies History North America Political Abraham Lincoln Franklin D. Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt American History
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I love Doris’ style! Although I have read the 4 big biographies, this one sound refreshing!

Great book from my favorite historian!

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I loved all of it. Definitely a good book to recommend to our youth now and in the future.

I loved that the author brings in their childhood experience to show that influence on them as leaders.

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This book is an excellent review of the success and failures of 4 US Presidents. It’s is a remainder, nonetheless. that despite its flaws and man’s shortcomings, democracy is still the best form of government.

Terrific.

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Doris Kern Goodwin is one of the best authors on historical reenactment. This was an excellent book about four presidents. Really enjoyed it! Liked her epilogue at the end.

EXCELLENT

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All of DKG’s book make history come alive for me. I thought I knew a lot about the subjects in this book, but, as usual, I came away so enriched. Her ability to tell stories is like no other.

History comes alive

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I absolutely loved this book. Mrs. Goodwin is one of the best writers of my generation. And like her I love History all history.

I love History

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I read this as an adult. The writer had included the perfect amount of information.

Great overview of each leader

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I love this audio book. I’ve listened to it for 7days straight now. All four Presidents are my favorite. They had a vision and did everything in their power to carry it out the best they could. In the past I never read a lot about LBJ, but now I feel that I must visit his Presidential Library and give him the proper credit he deserves. Theodore Roosevelt is my favorite President and Lincoln and Franklin might be the greatest of them. Great job.

The story was told from a different perspective.

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