This is one I'm eager to read. I think 2015 is going to be a terrible year for my wallet.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/030019580X/ref=...Hub1CG8PP8

Double d**n! First because my wallet too will take another hit and second because this was a book premise I had been thinking about for a while and had just started to commit my outline to paper. I am always too late and now a dollar short in more than one way! But it does sound like a good book.

Thanks Susan. When my daughter and grandchildren ask what I'd like for Xmas, I always reply "Lincoln books". This is now on on the list.

Looks great!

Our friend, Harold Holzer has also written a new book on what looks like a very similar, great topic! Bound to be excellent!

http://www.amazon.com/President-Lincoln-...31SY08SCYW

Harold Holzer has also written a book I have recommended to younger readers. It's called The President IS SHOT! The book is well-illustrated and tells the story in 180 pages. The book would be great for middle schoolers or even a little younger.

This is waiting in my basement for its unwrapping on Xmas Eve:
http://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Power-Pres...439192715#

Let us know how you like that Eva, I bought a similiar book last year, and I just haven't been able to work my way through my stack of books to read it yet.
It wasn't on my priority list, but I was able able to get it a new sofbound copy at a real bargain. It is nicely illustrated.
http://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Image-ABRA...coln+image

I realy enjoy the few books by Harold Holzer that I've read.
I agree with Susan, 2015 is going to be a fun year for book buying, I've already started (but I like finding some of the older books) But be patient, there will be some real bargains out there if you are vigilent.

(12-13-2014 08:42 AM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  This is waiting in my basement for its unwrapping on Xmas Eve:
http://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Power-Pres...439192715#

Eva,

This should be an interesting book. Harold spoke about this topic at this year's Lincoln Forum Symposium (yes, yes I know I need to get back to that thread and do a summary of those talks - I will when a get a chance to dedicate a little more time ) and it sounded very interesting.

I agree with Gene, I too have thoroughly enjoyed Harold's books (the ones I have read of his rather large catalog). Moreover, Harold is a great guy. Very approachable and easy to talk to.

Here is a link to an interview with Harold about this book.

http://www.c-span.org/video/?321589-1/qa-harold-holzer

The book is in my to read stack but judging from the size of the stack at may be a while before I get to it.