The story of Theodore Roosevelt; Jr.; a fortunate son who proved himself on the battlefields of two world wars.General Omar Bradley said of him; “I have never known a braver man or a more devoted soldier.†But for much of his life; Theodore Roosevelt’s son Ted seemed born to live in his father’s shadow. With the same wide smile; winning charm; and vigorous demeanor; Ted possessed limitless potential; with even the White House within his reach. In the First World War; Ted braved gunfire and gas attacks in France to lead his unit into battle. Yet even after returning home a hero; he was unable to meet the expectations of a public that wanted a man just like his father. A diplomat; writer; and man of great adventure; Ted remained frustrated by his lack of success in the world of politics; witnessing instead the rise of his cousin; Franklin; to the office that had once seemed his for the taking.Then; with World War II looming; Ted reenlisted. In his mid-fifties with a gimpy leg and a heart condition; he was well past his prime; but his insistence to be in the thick of combat proved a vital asset. Paired with the irascible Terry de la Mesa Allen Sr.; Ted soon distinguished himself as a front-line general in a campaign that often brought him into conflict with another hard fighter; George Patton. On D-Day; Ted became the oldest soldier and the only general in the Allied forces to storm the beach in the first wave; hobbling across the sand with his cane in one hand and a pistol in the other. His valor and leadership on Utah Beach became the stuff of legends—and earned him the Medal of Honor.His Father's Son delves into the life of a man as courageous; colorful; and unwavering as any of the Roosevelt clan; and offers up a definitive portrait of one of America’s greatest military heroes.INCLUDES PHOTOS
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. TouchingBy Sheila A TelanoThis book touched on so many of the emotions I faced nearly 40 years ago when my baby girl was born with Downs. The book offers hope to any who are faced with any disability. The book makes it clear that no amount of hurt about a disability can take away from the fact that our children are a gift from God and they will each make their own impact on their world. Highly recommend this book not only to parents; but to anyone that wants to read about true love- the love of parents for their children.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I was disappointed in the bookBy Elaine PryorI thought the dream and then the reality was far fetched. I realize that people with DS have various degrees of skills but a concert pianist and his knowledge of music and the ability to speak was overdone. I am the mother of an adult daughter with DS who is very high functioning. I was disappointed in the book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully writtenBy PauletteWe have a grandson with DS. Many different emotions were felt when diagnosis was initially made. They are all explored in this book. GOD DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES THOUGH!
