The Abraham Lincoln You Never Knew

by James Lincoln Collier

A biography of Abraham Lincoln that focuses on dispelling common misconceptions and emphasizes how he lived his life with wisdom and compassion.

Genres: Nonfiction

80 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

James Lincoln Collier (born June 27, 1928) is a journalist, author, and professional musician.

Collier's notable literary works include My Brother Sam Is Dead (1974), a Newbery Honor book that was also named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and nominated for a National Book Award in 1975. He also wrote a children's book titled The Empty Mirror (2004), The Teddy Bear Habit (1967), about an insecure boy whose beatnik guitar teacher turns out to be a crook, and Rich and Famous (1975), sequel to The Teddy Bear Habit. His list of children's books also includes Chipper (2001), about a young boy in a gang. His writings for adults include numerous books on jazz, including biographies of Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. He has also contributed entries on jazz-related subjects to the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.

In addition to his writing, Collier is an accomplished jazz musician who plays the trombone professionally.

Reviews

[Shelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved the way James Lincoln Collier wrote this biography for young readers. I felt like I was reading over a well delivered lecture specifically written to describe a bit about Lincoln, the Civil War and many of its key Generals and battles, all in a memorable and interesting way. I look forward to reading the other biographies Collier has written and I highly recommend this book for any intermediate to high school age student.