Interest in Abraham Lincoln is high right now - thanks in part to references made by now President Obama during the campaign and since 2009 is the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth.
Lincoln is the fourth most written about person in history behind Jesus Christ, Shakespeare and the Virgin Mary, and there are a flood of new books about all facets of his life.
I've read several books on Lincoln over the years (including Team of Rivals which I recommended some time back), but this one is the broadest in coverage and most fascinating in approach. (The fact above about his popularity with authors comes from the book.)
As the title suggests, the book is written in Q & A format and many of the questions have been specifically asked of the author, a noted Lincoln historian. The book covers every part of Lincoln's life: his childhood, early life, as a politician, as President, as Commander-in-Chief, as a Man, his legacy and much more.
More than just a collection of answers, since this is written by a historian everything is well documented and offers opportunities to learn more about any point he makes if you so choose.
I enjoyed it as an accessible, easy-to-read book about everything that made Lincoln who he was. It helps put his leadership skills and shortcomings in a fresh and understandable perspective.
On top of that, it's fun to read - the author, more than knowledgeable, is insightful and funny.
If you want a way to learn more about the man consistently considered the Greatest American President (details on this point on page 232), this may not be the only thing to read, but it's a fun and enjoyable piece of that study.
I found this book at Costco by serendipity (if you are a Costco member you may know the experience), and I'm glad I did. While I have read it cover to cover, I didn't do it all at once. It has sat by my bed, and I've read it in small pieces over several weeks. If you read like that, or like to have something else around to be reading, this book fits that bill too.
If you are a student of history, Lincoln, leadership or all three, or are just curious about any of these, I highly recommend this book.
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