Mary's Reputation

[Deb@Library]

I am preparing a program on Mary Lincoln for a public library and have read many of the sources that have been cited throughout this discussion (which has been great, by the way). Have any of you read The Addiction of Mary Todd Lincoln by Beidler and, if so, what are your views about possible addiction given her history of migraines, mood swings, medicine for childbirth, physical pain and grief, etc.? I am trying to give a balanced accounting of the First Lady and, as we see, it's a challenge. Thanks for any insight at all.