Before he was known as the rugged colonel of the Spanish-American War or the energetic twenty-sixth president of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt was just a young boy nicknamed Teedie. He had a brilliant mind and even started his very own nature museum in his attic, but his body was terribly weak. Struggling constantly with severe asthma, young Teedie was frequently bedridden and ill. Instead of giving up, he made a fierce promise to himself to overcome his physical weakness. Through sheer willpower and grueling exercise, he built his strength from the ground up. This beautiful and inspiring story proves that the greatest historical accomplishments often begin by winning the toughest battles inside your own home.