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She was incredibly strong-minded, opinionated, and passionate, which is why I think she had the troubles she had. She watched her mother die when she was very young, seduced Mr. Lincoln into marriage against the best wishes of her own wealthy family and lived in poverty while Mr. Lincoln figured out his career path. She was outspoken for her time.
Without spoiling most of the book, it is written like she is writing or remembering it while locked up in a mental institution, which is where her son put her. Her story is fascinating and well worth the read! A strong woman such as this would be looked upon as a role model in our time, but in her time she was considered mentally ill and far out of place in the social graces.

She was a very passionate and strong woman who encountered so much tragedy without answers. I would love to discuss this with someone else who has read this book.
Kimberly - It's definitely on my to-read list. I love historical fiction! I have to knock out a couple of other books first but I will get to this soon!