President Abraham Lincoln is known as the Great Emancipator; the Savior of the Union; and an American martyr to the people who read about him. But that was not how his sons knew him. Presidential historian Alan Manning invites readers to see not the thoughtful; burdened president delivering the Gettysburg Address to a war-torn nation; but a man quietly reading bedtime stories to his sleepy-eyed sons; and not the resolute commander-in-chief seeking out winning generals and forming war policy; but a man wrestling with his own grown son’s desire to join the army and go off to war. A combination of history; biography; and family culture; this book follows Lincoln from his growing law practice in Springfield through the turbulent war years in the White House; highlighting the same challenges that many fathers face today: balancing a successful career with paternal responsibilities—a perspective largely ignored by previous Lincoln biographers; thus helping to complete the portrait of one of the most popular; significant; and complex figures in American history.
#1093702 in Books 2013-08-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .26 x 6.00l; .37 #File Name: 148406741X104 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Good; short; classic novelBy JessI read through the first few pages of a few different translations of this book; and settled on this edition as I liked it best. The story itself is simple; about finding meaning and peacefulness in life. Many people have a misconception that it is about Buddhism and that is not the case. While Buddha makes an appearance in the story; he is a passing character and nothing of his lessons are really conveyed. Very poetic; good relaxing weekend read. Thoughtful but not overly preachy. I enjoyed it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Quality Translation of my favorite novelBy Richard Y.I have read "Siddhartha" every year since 1978 and still find it fascinating. I've also read a variety of translations. The original; and the one I've read the most is by New Directions. This one; by Bridgeford Classics; is a bit more modern and certainly one of the best I've read. I read one last year that was the worst and had more typos than necessary. This translation has what may be a couple of questionable typos (Spend vs. Spent in one location); but in general has been well done and I highly recommend it; even if you don't read it for 37 years straight.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book..By Chyna HoneyWonderful book; I truly enjoyed reading it.
