A Guest Post by Lois
This morning I called off exercise and even the treadmill. That rarely happens… mostly on weekends. What is this world coming to?
I couldn’t read the last of Abraham Lincoln by George McGovern, (just out this month), without tears. It’s a short read…181 pages. Yet I found valuable information I hadn’t read before — parts of his speeches I hadn’t read before and many quotes. Without a doubt I found even more to like and appreciate about Lincoln. McGovern does a very good job of showing you what a great man he was. It’s a prize little book. I need to get back to reciting The Gettysburg Address again every day. Also, I hadn’t realized McGovern has a PHD from North Western University in American History and Government.
most wonderful president, in my opinion.
-amy
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I haven’t read many books about Lincoln and will add this one to my wishlist. It sounds very interesting. I enjoy reading clips of speeches and especially quotes. Great review Lois!
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Amy, both Mom and I agree with you!
Thanks, Red lady-Bonnie, I’ve added it to my booklist, too! I’ll make sure Mom reads your comment.
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I found an interesting memior written by Julia Taft Bayne called “Tad Lincoln’s Father.” Ms. Bayne was a frequent visitor in White House while both of the Lincoln boys were alive and the book is a very loving inside view of the family. Maybe not completely accurate historically, but she gives an interesting insight into the time. I recommend it.
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Kim, that sounds like a book I’d really enjoy, and I’m sure Mom would be interested in it, too. Thanks for the info.
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