Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, A book Review by Rebecca Moll
944 pages. 14 months of reading. A perfect Saturday morning companion. A book I wished would never end. I am not finished with Abraham Lincoln, nor Doris Kearns Goodwin.
As I read this monumental work of history, I kept returning to the idea that the measure of a person's moral merit is defined not by how they treat those they love, those they are in agreement with, but those they hate, those of opposition. I stand in agreement with the idea, yet, not necessarily with those whom I oppose.
Sounds good on paper. Putting it to practice is another story. Empowering others to further the story, to create positive change, and to ultimately, change the world by changing hearts, is something very few achieve.
This, is the genius of Abraham Lincoln. This is Team of Rivals.
There is no greater teacher than history. Goodwin's Team of Rivals is a gift of history.
"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?" Abraham Lincoln.
A thought to seed, water and cultivate, to multiply, regenerate, set to the winds, spread far and wide. A code to sequence, replicate, reproduce and send forth. A belief to put to practice, to evolve, adapt, to employ. A mantra to plant upon your heart. My garden could use a little help. How does your garden grow?
A work of art, one for the permanent shelves.
As I read this monumental work of history, I kept returning to the idea that the measure of a person's moral merit is defined not by how they treat those they love, those they are in agreement with, but those they hate, those of opposition. I stand in agreement with the idea, yet, not necessarily with those whom I oppose.
Sounds good on paper. Putting it to practice is another story. Empowering others to further the story, to create positive change, and to ultimately, change the world by changing hearts, is something very few achieve.
This, is the genius of Abraham Lincoln. This is Team of Rivals.
There is no greater teacher than history. Goodwin's Team of Rivals is a gift of history.
"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?" Abraham Lincoln.
A thought to seed, water and cultivate, to multiply, regenerate, set to the winds, spread far and wide. A code to sequence, replicate, reproduce and send forth. A belief to put to practice, to evolve, adapt, to employ. A mantra to plant upon your heart. My garden could use a little help. How does your garden grow?
A work of art, one for the permanent shelves.
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