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Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Making of Modern America (Library of American Biography Series) 1st Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0321091147
ISBN-10: 0321091140
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson; 1 edition (July 7, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321091140
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321091147
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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2.0 out of 5 starsDisappointing short biography of FDR
By MarkK VINE VOICE on March 22, 2006
Format: Paperback
In his introduction, Allan Winkler states that this was a book that he had wanted to write for his entire academic career, a desire rooted both in his longtime interest in the era and his respect for other volumes in the Library of American Biography series. He goes on to cite two volumes in particular - Edmund Morgan's The Puritan Dilemma: The Story of John Winthrop (Library of American Biography) and John Morton Blum's Woodrow Wilson and the Politics of Morality (Library of American Biography) - as ones that particularly impressed him.

Sadly, this book suffers by comparison to those earlier works. Part of the problem lies in Winkler's effort to grapple with the particulars of Franklin Roosevelt's life, one that included the longest presidency in American history, during which he lead the nation through the twin crises of the Great Depression and the Second World War. Such a career is filled with detail, and often Winkler seems overwhelmed by it all. All too often, the text degenerates into a litany of developments, with little overarching or explanatory analysis. Winkler's writing contributes to this, as he serves up standard prose containing no hint of the passion for his subject that he describes in his introduction.

As a result, Winkler's book doesn't measure up to the lofty standards of the series set by the volumes he cites as his inspiration. Though not a bad work, it fails to capture its legendary subject, losing him instead in the minutiae of his career. Readers seeking an introduction to Franklin Roosevelt and who desire such details will not be let astray, but anyone seeking a greater sense of the man and his achievements would do well to look elsewhere.
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4.0 out of 5 starsJust the right length.
By Bstew33 on February 8, 2011
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I recently had to read this book for an American history class. Yes it is somewhat short but that being said it is the perfect length for a busy college student. It provides a plethora of great quotes and delivers the general overview of FDR's time in office in a very interesting light. All in all, if you simply want to learn more than your typical high school lesson on one of America's greatest presidents, this is the book for you.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood book about FDR's life!
By Taylor on December 5, 2015
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Great and factual book about Franklin Delano Roosevelts life that is easy to read and follow.
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5.0 out of 5 starseasy and quick read
By Sonja H on June 30, 2013
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not super comprehensive, but the author covered a lot of material. A good basic read to get the general story of FDR
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