Abraham Lincoln (Penguin Lives)

by Thomas Keneally
Abraham Lincoln (Penguin Lives)
published
December 30th 2002 by Viking Adult
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binding
Hardcover, 192 pages

isbn
0670031755   (isbn13: 9780670031757)

description
This self-made man from a log cabin-the great orator, the Emancipator, the savior of the Union, the martyr-was arguably our greatest president; but it...more





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Patrick
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07/21/07

bookshelves: americanhistory, penguin-lives
A good overview of Lincoln's life from a biographer who has not written too much on the Civil War. If you only want to read one short biography on Lincol, this one will work (although if you are intrested enough in the subject, you should make the effort ot read one of the outstanding long biographies of this President).

As an aside, it is unbelievable that a guy with Lincoln's background got elected in 1860...there were so many better known and, in theory, better qualified candidates availa...more
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Bap
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04/07/08

bookshelves: biography, non-fiction
Almost anything about Lincoln is worth reading. This most complex, talented, original, and tortured leader who was tragically killed before he could effectuate his magnificent second inaugeral address that promised justice for the freed slaves and compassion for the vanquished southerners.
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Hilary
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05/06/08

Read in November, 2006
This biography was short which made it easy to read. I didn't like that the author seemed to dwell on the negative aspects of Lincoln's life and his imperfections. He was a great man and I would rather read about the good things he did.
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09/26/08


Ainsley
Need to find out about Lincoln? Don't have a lot of time? This book isn't bad. It chronicles Lincoln's life, but I found it too brief.
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Aaron
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03/12/08

Quality short biography.
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Biscuitmonger
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05/14/08

Read in March, 2008
I heart Abe.
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11/11/08

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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 3.59 (22 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.65 (20 ratings)
number of reviews: 6







other editions

Lincoln (Paperback)
Abraham Lincoln (Lives)