Abraham Lincoln had always seemed to me, an outsider flattening my nose against the fishbowl of American history, generally a big deal. In his story's oversimplified version, he kept his country together, freed slaves, and was all but deified upon his assassination. The man was, even if everyone els...
It has been said that more books have been written about Abraham Lincoln than any other historical figure except Jesus Christ. Given that Jesus was born 1800 years before Lincoln, that's saying a lot about who Lincoln is. The question then becomes, do we really need another Lincoln book? We need thi...
While I allow my brain to digest this incredible book before reviewing, let me just point out my recent discovery that Mary Todd Lincoln looked strikingly similar to the lady from Poltergeist.
Great. In the beginning of the book, Goodwin demonstrates, through letters between men, just how screwed up we have become about friendships. It was common for hetero men to express love and longing towards each other....one reason, I think, was because they weren't scared of being accused of being ...
ETA: Lincoln's death in 1865 is covered, but not in detail. I will now read :"They Have Killed Papa Dead!": The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance by Anthony S. Pitch.I think the book IS good. But Lincoln was much more of a shrewd politician than an honest, ...
Basically, this book should be required reading for every citizen of the United States before being allowed to vote. Okay, that might be a bit extreme, but this book is simply a brilliantly written account of an extraordinary American who helped shape the modern United States. Working with a cabinet...
This was a great biography of not only Abraham Lincoln but also of the men that made up his cabinet. Goodwin shows readers not only of the great accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln but also the men and events that helped shape his decisions. I really enjoyed reading this book; it was very informative...
I was completely fascinated by this book - she really made the people come alive and even the small details were compelling. I think the Civil War and Lincoln are subjects that I just assumed I knew enough about - but I really found that I knew much less than I thought I did! Absolutely worth read...
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