Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography
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| ISBN-13: | 9780393333039 |
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| Publisher: | Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 10/17/2008 |
| Pages: | 464 |
| Sales rank: | 198,711 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.20(d) |
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Mary Todd Lincoln
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This was a fantastic account on the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. While at times I rolled my eyes at her antics, most of the book made me feel very, very sorry for her. She was called insane by her only surviving child and much of the country after she was forced to watch 3 of her 4 beloved children die horrible deaths, and witnessing her husband, whom she idolized, being shot in the head. She suffered alone for many years, called a "crazy lady" by acquaintences for believing in spiritualism as a way to contact her long lost loved ones, and suffered from many ailments. Although she was sometimes pushy and self-absorbed, she handled her losses with a strength that I don't think I could muster.
The only problem I had with the book was the abrupt ending. Mrs. Lincoln died literally right at the end of the book, and I was left thinking surely there must be more...it was like falling off of a cliff.
A must read, though, for those interested not only in Mary and Abraham Lincoln, but also for what life was like in the 19th century United States.
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Mary Todd Lincoln comes to life in Jean Harvey Baker's biography of her. Ms. Baker's research is impeccable. She writes in a style that brings the reader into the world of Mrs. Lincoln. As a history major, I never had a true understanding of Mary Todd Lincoln. Ms. Baker's book gives scholarly insight into a most complex woman. Mary Lincoln played a pivotal part in the history of the United States and in my opinion, she is the most formidable of First Ladies. After reading this account of her life, I understand her persona. Ms. Baker validates Mary Lincoln's life.
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Once I started reading, I had a hard time putting it down. There are literally hundreds of references throughout this book. After reading it, you will have a better understanding of this "First Lady," thanks to the diligent effort of the author to offer you factual evidence of her behavior. The first few chapters deal with her childhood and continues until her death. I would recommend it anyone interested in learning more about Mary Todd Lincoln and the Todd family in general.
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I am so tired of the endless 'Mary bashing' it was refresing to read an insightful biography that shows a balanced look at this complicated and tragic figure in American history. If you want the full story behind Mary Todd Lincoln, read this book.
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A telling example of how lost much of women's history has been. Books like this can rewrite history. Amazing reading.
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I learned much that I didn't know about Mary Lincoln. I grew up hearing adults talk about Robert Lincoln's treatment of his mother so this book really interested me. So much has been made clear.
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The truth about Mary Todd Lincoln...little known facts about this courageous woman who endured so much in her 68 year life. I highly reccommend this book to you.
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Exceptional book. Especially enjoyable after reading the historical novel "Mary" first, which used Baker's factual biography as a source.
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I bought this book because of all tjhe strange things I heard about her but she wasn't really all that weird.
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What a sad story we know so little abpur the wifee
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