How Long to Read Too Close to the Sun

How Long Does it Take to Read Too Close to the Sun?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 52 minutes to read Too Close to the Sun by Curtis Roosevelt

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Curtis Roosevelt was three when he and his sister, Eleanor, arrived at the White House soon after their grandfather’s inauguration. The country’s “First Grandchildren,” a pint-sized double act, they were known to the media as “Sistie and Buzzie.”In this rich memoir, Roosevelt brings us into “the goldfish bowl,” as his family called it—that glare of public scrutiny to which all presidential households must submit. He recounts his misadventures as a hapless kid in an unforgivably formal setting and describes his role as a tiny planet circling the dual suns of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.Blending self-abasement, humor, awe and affection,Too Close to the Sunis an intimate portrait of two of the most influential and inspirational figures in modern American history—and a thoughtful exploration of the emotional impact of growing up in their irresistible aura.

How long is Too Close to the Sun?

Too Close to the Sun by Curtis Roosevelt is 458 pages long, and a total of 118,164 words.

This makes it 155% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Too Close to the Sun Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 45 minutes to read Too Close to the Sun aloud.

What Reading Level is Too Close to the Sun?

Too Close to the Sun is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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