My book for August was The River of Doubt by Candice Millard. I originally read the book in January of 2006. I have recommended the book to people for years. Talking to Holly and Van in last couple of months, Holly suggested that we all read the book and talk about it over dinner.
This was the first of four books written by Candice Millard. I read the River of Doubt in January of 2006, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President in March of 2013, Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill in September of 2019 and River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile in July of 2022.
In the book, Theodore Roosevelt, fresh off his losing third party campaign for president, embarked on an expedition to chart an unmapped tributary of the Amazon River in 1913. Accompanied by his son Kermit and renowned explorer Candido Rondon, the group faced a perilous journey down the "River of Doubt." They battled treacherous rapids, starvation, disease, and the constant threat of attack from indigenous tribes. Despite facing near-death experiences and immense physical hardship, Roosevelt and his team persevered. The expedition was a testament to his indomitable spirit and added a new, significant chapter to the history of exploration.
I enjoyed rereading the book. I recommend it!
We had dinner at Holly and Van's house last week to discuss the book.
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